From my conversations with residents across Stoke-on-Trent North, Kidsgrove and Talke, and in feedback from surveys, a common issue that is raised time and again with me is that they can't use their free bus pass before 9.30am.
This is inconvenient for many residents, particularly those who are elderly, as they cannot schedule early appointments, or go shopping earlier in the morning, without having to pay a normal fare.
To make sure every resident can travel at any time around Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, I am campaigning to allow the free bus pass holders to use buses before 9:30am.
Why not add your name and back my petition to better connect our communities?