Petitions/Fund free public transport for diagnosed autistic people
StatusClosed
Opened20 Jan 2025
Closes20 Jul 2025
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I would like people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to qualify for free use of public transport. I think this should require a verifiable diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and should be a physical item like a bus pass.

Some research suggests that autistic people may face particular areas of difficulty when driving. They are also more likely to be unemployed and can face particular issues accessing public transport. I believe that free public transport would make commuting more viable for autistic people, increasing their employment and quality of life. Around 700,000 people are diagnosed autistic in the UK, so I don't think the cost of this will be that high year to year.

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Stephen Morgan
1Stephen Morgan MP
Portsmouth South
3
Julia Buckley
2Julia Buckley MP
Shrewsbury
3
Derek Twigg
3Derek Twigg MP
Widnes and Halewood
3
Dr Kieran Mullan
4Dr Kieran Mullan MP
Bexhill and Battle
2
Bradley Thomas
5Bradley Thomas MP
Bromsgrove
2
Ben Coleman
6Ben Coleman MP
Chelsea and Fulham
2
Danny Kruger
7Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
2
David Davis
8David Davis MP
Goole and Pocklington
2
Jesse Norman
9Jesse Norman MP
Hereford and South Herefordshire
2
Anneliese Midgley
10Anneliese Midgley MP
Knowsley
2
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