Bus Services: Concessions
Commons · Question 17761 · Tabled 10 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Cat Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consultation with trade unions representing bus workers was undertaken (a) prior to and (b) since the announcement of the free bus travel for children in August scheme.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 15 Jul 2026
In May, the Chancellor announced the Summer Bus Fare Offer, which will enable children aged five to 15 to travel for free on participating local buses in England throughout August to help ease cost-of-living pressures for families and to help them get out...