Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
- 58,139 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 94,869 - 490 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to extend free bus travel to all people over 60 years old in England outside London. We believe the current situation is unjust and we want equality for everyone over 60.
The Government responsed to this petition on 12th February 2025 (View Full Response)Allow motorcycles in bus lanes as default
- 18,139 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 47,959 - 379 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to reverse its decision on the motorcycles in bus lanes consultation published 21 November 2024 and make the national default that motorcycles are allowed in bus lanes unless the local authority decides otherwise.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th March 2025 (View Full Response)Protect Railway Workers Against Violent Crime
- 8,136 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,405 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to review measures to protect railway workers from violent crime and strengthen them if necessary to ensure they are effective.
Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
- 2,643 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,796 - 201 added in the past 24hrs)
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we can to reduce emissions and avert climate catastrophe.
Implement a strategy to protect motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing
- 4,102 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,943 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to implement a national strategy that protects motorcyclists from imports of unsafe clothing.
Introduce presumed liability for civil cases from road traffic collisions
- 4,839 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,925 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce presumed liability for civil cases relating to certain road collisions, to shift the burden of proof. It would mean when vulnerable road users, e.g cyclists & pedestrians, claim against a more powerful road user (a driver), the driver would be presumed liable unless they prove otherwise.
Abolish the deadline for the purchase of new petrol and diesel cars
- 3,651 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,175 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that those purchasing new cars should be allowed to exercise complete freedom of choice in making their choice of vehicle.
Review process for booking driving tests and ban the resale at inflated prices
- 2,387 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,242 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the government to review the process for booking driving tests and ban the resale of driving tests at inflated prices. I think there should be penalties for those caught doing so.
Ban the sale of secondhand and unroadworthy cars to underage drivers
- 612 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,656 - 13 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it a legal requirement at the point of sale of a secondhand vehicle to request proof of age and photo id, update the current V5C, and develop a seller portal via the DVLA vehicle check system. Failure to follow this process should lead to a prosecution or a fixed penalty for the seller
School Minibus Safety - Remove Section 19 Exemptions for Schools
- 897 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,977 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to remove Section 19 exemptions for schools in the Transport Act 1985, so children and young people are only driven by qualified, professional drivers, and that minibuses are maintained to commercial standards, by requiring a full Public Service Vehicle Operator’s Licence.