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National bus fare cap
P003021 - 29 November 2024
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
Transport
At a Glance
This petition concerning national bus fare cap was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the Government’s plan to increase the bus fare cap from £2 to £3, which residents argue will exacerbate financial strain and isolate vulnerable individuals during an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to call for the Government to reconsider the planned increase in the bus fare cap and provide sufficient support to ensure affordable public transport remains accessible through 2025 and beyond.
Key Facts
- More than 105,000 people have signed a related change.org petition.
- The £2 bus fare cap was introduced in January 2020 as part of addressing the cost-of-living crisis.
- A planned increase to £3 from January 2025 could add hundreds of pounds annually to commuter costs.
- The petition specifically mentions Coventry South constituency.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
29 November 2024
Zarah Sultana
Your Party
Coventry South
I rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of the United Kingdom regarding the Government’s decision to increase the bus fare cap by 50%. More than 105,000 people have signed a related change.org petition. The £2 fare cap introduced in January 2020 has been a lifeline for people, providing access to work, medical appointments and family connections during a period of mounting financial strain. Despite the crisis being far from over, the Government plan to raise the cap to £3 in January 2025, adding hundreds to annual commuter costs and risking isolation of vulnerable individuals.
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