Concessionary Bus Travel (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Expands eligible journeys to include the use of concessionary passes on community transport for people with complex mobility problems who cannot access regular public transport
• Aims to improve mobility options by extending the use of concessionary passes beyond standard buses
• Broadens the Act’s definitions while keeping its overall framework intact
• Originating in the Commons; first reading took place in October 2011; current stage is the 2nd reading in the Commons
• Includes connected purposes to fit with related transport policy goals

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with a first reading in October 2011, and has not yet progressed to committee stage based on the information provided.