A Bill to require Transport for London to enable any local authority in England which is served by a Transport for London route, or by a route to which a TfL concessionary scheme applies, to opt into concessionary fare schemes, including the Freedom Pass; and for connected purposes.
This bill would require Transport for London to enable any English local authority that is served by a TfL route (or by a route covered by a TfL concessionary scheme) to opt into TfL concessionary fare schemes, including the Freedom Pass. In effect, it could extend concessionary travel options—such as free or discounted travel for eligible residents—to authorities outside London that choose to join TfL’s schemes.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed consideration and then on to further readings in the Commons and ultimately the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 20 March 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 July 2025.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.