Public Transport: Young People
Commons · Question 83962 · Tabled 21 Oct 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Ian Byrne
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to introduce free bus travel for people under the age of 22; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of transport costs on young people’s access to education, traini
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 24 Oct 2025
The Government knows how important affordable and reliable bus services are in enabling people to get to education, work and access vital services. On 1 January, we introduced a £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London to help passengers conti...