Eligible disabled people in England will gain free bus travel 24/7 starting 1 April 2027, following the government’s decision to remove time restrictions on concessionary passes. The policy, backed by £60 million in funding, allows disabled bus pass holders to travel at any time, regardless of postcode. Currently, passes are valid between 9:30am and 11pm on weekdays unless locally extended. The change aims to improve access to work, education, and healthcare while easing cost-of-living pressures. It is part of broader measures, including a £2 bus fare cap and expanded local control over bus services. Eligibility is determined by the Transport Act 2000, covering categories like blindness, severe deafness, and learning disabilities. Local authorities administer the scheme.
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