联合王国确认,在福利问题中,对残疾人和老年人免费乘坐公交车没有改变。 UK confirms no change to free bus passes for disabled, elderly amid benefit concerns.

联合王国政府已确认,残疾人和老年人的免费公交车通行证资格保持不变,尽管对个人独立支付津贴的变动感到关切。 The UK government has confirmed that free bus pass eligibility for disabled and elderly individuals remains unchanged despite concerns over changes to the Personal Independence Payment benefit. 英格兰地方理事会可以降低公交车通行证的年龄门槛,但任何全国性的变化都必须考虑财政影响。 Local councils in England can lower the age threshold for bus passes, but any national changes must consider financial impacts. 交通部正在讨论该计划的可能延长,包括残疾人伴侣的免费旅行。 The Department for Transport is discussing potential extensions to the scheme, including free travel for companions of disabled individuals.