请愿书寻求英格兰60多岁人口的免费公共汽车旅行,目的是与联合王国其他地区的福利保持一致。 Petition seeks free bus travel for England's over-60s, aiming to align with other UK regions' benefits.

要求英格兰60岁以上的人免费搭乘公共汽车旅行的请愿已获得势头,旨在与威尔士、苏格兰和北爱尔兰的福利相匹配,这些地方的资格从60岁开始。 A petition calling for free bus travel for over-60s in England has gained momentum, aiming to match benefits available in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland where eligibility starts at 60. 目前,英格兰的计划涵盖66岁以上者,每年耗资约7亿英镑。 Currently, England's scheme covers those over 66, costing about £700 million annually. 交通部承认旅行计划的重要性,但着重指出了在扩大资格方面的预算问题。 The Department for Transport has acknowledged the importance of the travel scheme but highlighted budgetary concerns in expanding eligibility.