Fri, 15 Aug 2025

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 'I spend £120 a month on buses': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them

They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.

* "Extortionate" bus fares in England make it difficult for young people to socialize and afford rent.
* MPs have recommended free bus travel for everyone under 22 to help them get into work and education.
* The Department for Transport says they're already spending £1bn on improving bus services, but the costs of bus travel are still a burden for many young people.
* 18-year-old Maisy Moazzenkivi pays £8 per day for her daily commute and has to choose between paying for food or saving money for "luxury items".
* Gracie Moore, 22, spends £120 per month on bus fares and says it's a big expense for someone earning minimum wage.
* Nikita Upreti, 20, is an international student who struggles to pay her rent and bus pass due to the rising cost of living.
* Free bus travel "would make a big difference" to their lives, allowing them to save money on food and other essentials.
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