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flag 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.

flag 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. flag Currently, free bus travel in England is limited to those at state pension age—66—and only available in areas with local council funding. flag The Department for Transport acknowledged the financial challenges of expanding the scheme, which costs £700 million annually, and emphasized local authority discretion. flag While no national policy change has been confirmed, the debate marks a significant step in evaluating broader access to public transport for seniors.

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