Remove travel barriers for young wheelchair users: Email your MP
Whizz Kidz is calling on the government to introduce mandatory free bus travel at all times of day for all those in England with a disabled bus pass.
Did you know that research we recently completed revealed that, in England, only 27% of Travel Concession Authorities (TCAs) offer free travel 24/7 to all disabled bus pass holders? The inconsistency of free bus travel across England has created an unnecessary barrier for many young wheelchair users when it comes to accessing employment and education opportunities, access to services like health appointments, and leisure activities.
Whizz Kidz is calling on the government to mandate free bus travel at all times of day in England for all those with a disabled bus pass. We are urging the Secretary of State for Transport to commit to reviewing and changing the legislation which underpins the English National Concessionary Scheme accordingly.
Did you know that research we recently completed revealed that, in England, only 27% of Travel Concession Authorities (TCAs) offer free travel 24/7 to all disabled bus pass holders? The inconsistency of free bus travel across England has created an unnecessary barrier for many young wheelchair users when it comes to accessing employment and education opportunities, access to services like health appointments, and leisure activities.
Whizz Kidz is calling on the government to mandate free bus travel at all times of day in England for all those with a disabled bus pass. We are urging the Secretary of State for Transport to commit to reviewing and changing the legislation which underpins the English National Concessionary Scheme accordingly.
Email your MP and ask them if they'll put young wheelchair users first. Start by entering your post code.