As someone approaching the age of 60, I, along with many others, have been looking forward to the long-awaited benefit of free bus travel. It's a dream we have held for years, counting the days until we could journey without worry of the cost. However, we are now facing a threat to this dream due to proposed cost-cutting measures. These measures, if implemented, may strip us of our right to free bus passes at the age of 60, suggested by Sir Keir Starmer and his party.

Statistics show that travel, especially public transportation, is one of the biggest expenses for senior citizens, second only to healthcare (source: Age UK). With many of us living on fixed incomes, the benefits of free bus passes are manifold, from financial aid to social networking. Taking this away from us, the age group who have contributed decades to society and economy, is not only unethical but also contradicting the principles of caring for the seniors.

We need to ensure fairness and protection for senior citizens. We cannot stand by and let our vested right be taken away due to any cost-cutting exercises. Help us retain our dream of affordable travel. Demand Sir Keir Starmer and his party to safeguard our right to free bus passes at 60. Sign the petition.