Question follow-through · 39863

Bus Services: Concessions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider extending funding for disabled bus passes to include journeys made before 9:30am.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
20 Mar 2025
Target answer date
24 Mar 2025
Answer
27 Mar 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider extending funding for disabled bus passes to include journeys made before 9:30am.

  2. 24 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those with eligible disabilities and those of state pension age. The ENCTS costs around £700 million annually and any changes to the statutory obligations, such...

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