Rejected petition Government to give free bus passes for all children to & from school in UK

Make free bus travel to and from school available for all school children
Our cities and towns are facing daily gridlock during school run hours.

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Every driver on the road is struggling with traffic congestion, safety concerns, and rising travel costs — many school buses and public transport services run half empty. It’s time for a practicality!
* Less traffic
* Cleaner air: less pollution.
* Every child deserves a safe and reliable trip to school.
* Buses already running, Using these resources efficiently costs little or nothing extra.
* park & rides drop-off solutions already exist,

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Free bus travel for under 16s: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740392

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Date submitted 30 October 2025
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