Currently, in England, you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age, which is 66.
If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London.
In Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Petition: Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England https://t.co/fGlDD95e3a
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A UK Government and Parliament petition reads: “We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London.
“We believe the current situation is unjust and we want equality for everyone over 60.
“Currently, people in England who do not live in London are not entitled to free bus travel until they reach the state pension age, which we believe has changed dramatically.
“As people get older some over 60s drive less and less, therefore we believe we need equality…
