Petitions/Change England’s disabled bus pass so it can be used at any time on weekdays
StatusClosed
Opened10 Jul 2025
Closes10 Jan 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We urge the Government to change the English national concessionary travel scheme (ENCTS) so the disabled bus pass can be used at any time, including before 9:30am on weekdays.

We believe it could allow all disabled people to access key services, education, and job opportunities, and contribute positively to society. We would like this change so disabled people can use the pass before 9:30am, as we think it could ensure young people with disabilities can reach schools and colleges on time, promoting equal educational opportunities. It could allow adults with disabilities to maintain employment and enhance punctuality. We believe this change could foster independence, social inclusion, and increased productivity, leading to economic benefits and potential public cost savings.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Lucy Rigby
1Lucy Rigby MP
Northampton North
63
Mike Reader
2Mike Reader MP
Northampton South
58
Luke Murphy
3Luke Murphy MP
Basingstoke
37
Stuart Andrew
4Stuart Andrew MP
Daventry
30
Rosie Wrighting
5Rosie Wrighting MP
Kettering
30
Gen Kitchen
6Gen Kitchen MP
Wellingborough and Rushden
20
Sarah Bool
7Sarah Bool MP
South Northamptonshire
17
Sir Julian Lewis
8Sir Julian Lewis MP
New Forest East
14
Lee Barron
9Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
13
Liz Jarvis
10Liz Jarvis MP
Eastleigh
12
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