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A UK parliamentary debate on Jan. 5, 2026, focused on expanding free bus passes to all over-60s in England, following a petition with 100,000 signatures.
On January 5, 2026, a parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall addressed a petition with over 100,000 signatures calling for free bus passes for all over-60s across England, aiming to match policies in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Currently, free bus travel in England is limited to those at state pension age—66—and only available in areas with local council funding.
The Department for Transport acknowledged the financial challenges of expanding the scheme, which costs £700 million annually, and emphasized local authority discretion.
While no national policy change has been confirmed, the debate marks a significant step in evaluating broader access to public transport for seniors.
Un debate parlamentario del Reino Unido el 5 de enero de 2026 se centró en la expansión de pases de autobús gratuitos para todos los mayores de 60 años en Inglaterra, luego de una petición con 100,000 firmas.