The UK Government has confirmed the future of the concessionary travel scheme for pensioners.
During Prime Minister’s Questions on September 11, Sir Keir Starmer did not rule out the possibility of making changes to the free bus pass scheme for people over State Pension age when Conservative MP Louie French urged him to “rule out scrapping concessionary travel fares and Council Tax discounts” for millions of pensioners across the UK.
The response came after Conservative MP Graham Stuart asked if the Department plans “to continue to fund the universal bus pass for those of pension age”. If you are 60 or over, the card will not have an expiry date on it and is valid for life, providing you continue to live in Scotland. However, for others - including disabled people - it may only be valid for up to three years.
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