Help Young People by Introducing Free Bus Travel for 11–17-Year-Olds

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to introduce free bus travel for all 11–17-year-olds in England. This could save families hundreds of pounds a year, improve access to education and activities, and support young people’s wellbeing. As a Member of Youth Parliament, I ask the Government to support this proposal.

I ask the Government to consider introducing free bus travel for 11–17-year-olds in England. This could save families hundreds of pounds each year, improve access to education, work, sport and youth services, and support better mental health. Spending just 60 extra minutes outdoors can reduce depressive symptoms by around 10%. Greater Manchester already provides free bus travel for 16–18-year-olds through its Our Pass scheme.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Fund bus travel free for everyone under 18 years old
Fund bus travel free for everyone under 18 years old

Timeline

15 Jul 2026	Petition opened for signatures
4 Aug 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Aug 2026

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