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Written question asked by Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Bus Services: Concessions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has issued guidance to bus operators on offering discounted fares for children and young people through non-digital methods.

Answer

The Department has not issued specific guidance to bus operators on offering discounted fares for children and young people through non-digital methods.

Decisions on fare offers and ticketing arrangements are generally made by local transport authorities and bus operators, reflecting local needs and circumstances.

The Government supports affordable bus travel through the National Bus Fare Cap and the Local Authority Bus Grant. The Local Authority Bus Grant gives local transport authorities flexibility to introduce local fare initiatives for children and young people and determine how those schemes are delivered.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31507
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Bus services Concessions Young people
Link
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