Safety on public transport
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
This note briefly outlines a proposal in 2002 to limit bus concessions for older and disabled people to a half fare. The proposal was not taken forward by the government of the day.
Buses: CfIT's proposal to end free travel, 2002 (68KB PDF)
This note briefly outlines a proposal in 2002 to limit bus concessions for older and disabled people to a half fare. The proposal was not taken forward by the government of the day.
Buses: CfIT's proposal to end free travel, 2002 (68KB PDF)
There have been reports of increasing incidents on public transport threatening the safety of both passengers and staff.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the UK coach industry on 13 October 2026. This will be opened by Alex Mayer MP (Lab, Secretary of the Bus and Coach APPG).
The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.