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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...