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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

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The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

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Guardian Published 18 August 2026

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live

BBC Published 18 August 2026

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

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