Public Transport: Refugees

(asked on 27th April 2022) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will reimburse local transport authorities for additional costs incurred when Ukrainian refugees apply for and are granted a (1) Freedom Pass, (2) Oyster 60 Plus card, (3) Zip Oyster card, or (4) other similar travel concessions.


Answered by
Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait
Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)
This question was answered on 28th April 2022

Within London, transport is devolved to the Mayor of London, including decision-making responsibility about any concessions offered.

Local Transport Authorities outside of London can also choose to introduce further concessions if they choose.

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