https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/transportreform/Recent content in transportreform on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:10:55 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/department-for-transport-announces-free-bus-pass-eligibility-age-increase-for-those-born-after-1961/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:10:55 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/department-for-transport-announces-free-bus-pass-eligibility-age-increase-for-those-born-after-1961/The Department for Transport has confirmed a significant change to the eligibility age for free bus passes, impacting millions of people born between 1961 and 1977. Because the free bus pass age is linked to the state pension age managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), those turning 66 before April 2026 can continue to claim their free bus pass as before. However, under the new plans from the Department for Transport and the Labour Party government, individuals celebrating their 66th birthday after April 2026 will need to wait longer to access their free bus pass.