Nationwide Free Bus Scheme For Over 60’s and Disabled People

The scheme will bring benefits to 11 million older and disabled people and is part of the Government's work to support social inclusion and encourage greater bus use.

Today's funding is an extension to the scheme starting on April 1 2006 - which allows free off peak local travel to people over 60 and disabled people in their local area.

Alistair Darling, Transport Secretary said:

"From April 2008, over 11 million older and disabled people in England will now be able to take advantage of free off-peak bus travel in every area of the country.

"Whether using the bus locally, or when visiting other parts of the country, today's announcement means older and disabled people can travel for free. More freedom and more choice for millions of people."