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Free Bus Pass Age Shifts in England | Leeds News
Free bus passes in England are tied to the rising state pension age—now 66 and heading to 67—while Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland offer them at 60. A major push, even a parliamentary debate, urged the government to reconsider, citing financial strain on seniors and the success of free travel in cities like London. The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a tool to help people calculate their eligibility. Meanwhile, the government’s $3 billion bus service investment could let local areas offer free travel to over-60s, and the national $3 fare cap is extended until March 2027…
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