English councils are being hit by a “completely unsustainable” annual bill of more than £450 million to prop up the free bus pass scheme, according to new analysis.
The entrance to a bus with access for disabled and older passengers
Councils in England are legally required to reimburse bus operators for journeys made by older and disabled people who use a pass entitling them to free off-peak travel. The cost reduces the amount councils can spend on discretionary bus services such as free peak travel, community transport services, reduced fares and school transport, the membership body warned.
Councils in England are legally required to reimburse bus operators for journeys made by older and disabled people who use a pass A Government spokesperson said: “The free bus pass is a manifesto commitment and we have recently announced a long-term approach to support and improve bus services with an additional £300 million over two years to support services, and a further £200 million to continue capping bus fares until November 2024 to help households with the cost of living”.
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