Disabled bus pass holders in England to gain 24/7 free travel from April
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Disabled bus pass holders in England to gain 24/7 free travel from April

17 Aug 2026 · Originally published 17 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England
From 1 April 2027, the current weekday time restrictions on disabled bus passes will be removed, allowing for free travel at any time of day or night. This change, backed by £60m in government funding, aims to remove barriers to work, education and healthcare for disabled passengers across the country.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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