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Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007
Summary
This Act requires councils to provide concessionary (discounted or free) bus travel to eligible groups, mainly older people and disabled people. It aims to help people who might struggle to afford buses stay mobile and connected to their communities.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing free or cheaper bus travel for certain groups like older people, disabled people, and young people. It helps these groups get around more easily, stay independent, and saves them money on transport costs.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry about the cost to local councils and taxpayers who have to pay for free bus passes. Some argue that the money could be spent on other services, or that means-testing (only giving help to those who really need it) would be fairer.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading6 Feb 2007
- 2nd reading14 May 2007
- Committee stage5 Jun 2007
- Report stage28 Jun 2007
- 3rd reading28 Jun 2007
Lords
- 1st reading27 Nov 2006
- 2nd reading12 Dec 2006
- Committee stage8 Jan 2007
- Report stage29 Jan 2007
- 3rd reading5 Feb 2007
Royal Assent19 Jul 2007
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