英国政府对60岁以上者免费公交通行证的请愿作出回应, UK government responds to petition for free bus passes for over-60s, citing cost concerns.

英国政府已处理一份请愿书, 超过十万个签名, 要求英国所有60岁以上的人免费搭乘公交车。 The UK government has addressed a petition with over 100,000 signatures calling for free bus passes for all over 60s in England. 政府承认这一请求,但强调,对英国国家优惠旅行计划的任何修改都必须考虑财政可持续性,因为目前的计划每年花费约7亿英镑。 While acknowledging the request, the government emphasizes that any changes to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme must consider financial sustainability, as the current scheme costs around £700 million annually. 英格兰地方当局可以提供超出其法定义务的额外特许权。 Local authorities in England can offer additional concessions beyond their statutory obligations.