| Disabled bus pass hours to be extended to 24/7 from 1/4/2027 Posted by grahame at 06:13, 18th August 2026 |     |
From the BBC
Disabled people in England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day from April, the government has announced.
Currently, disabled bus passes are only eligible for use between the hours of 09:30 and 23:00 on weekdays, making it difficult for people to get to work or attend later evening events. They can be used at any time of day at the weekend and on bank holidays.
Currently, disabled bus passes are only eligible for use between the hours of 09:30 and 23:00 on weekdays, making it difficult for people to get to work or attend later evening events. They can be used at any time of day at the weekend and on bank holidays.
| Re: Disabled bus pass hours to be extended to 24/7 from 1/4/2027 Posted by Ralph Ayres at 11:39, 18th August 2026 | |
As touched on briefly in the full article, some local authorities already allow their use all day or with extended hours, or offer discounts at other times. Such areas will no doubt be pleased not to have to fund it any more.
