Green Party calls for free bus travel for under-22s
Under-22s should take the bus for free, Green Party says
- The Green Party is calling for free bus travel in England for all individuals under the age of 22.
- Party leader Zack Polanski said that the scheme aims to improve the lives of younger people, who are significantly impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, affecting their access to employment and training.
- The party suggests the universal bus pass scheme would be self-financing, arguing that increased bus usage would provide an economic boost.
- This proposal would bring England into line with Scotland, where those aged five to 22 have been entitled to free bus travel since 2022.
- Green councillors, if elected in May's local polls, intend to implement the universal bus scheme in their local areas.