Bus and concessionary travel statistics: pre-release access
Updated 26 November 2025
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Department for Transport (DfT) annual bus statistics cover a range of statistics on the local bus sector in England and in Great Britain, including passenger journeys, vehicle miles and levels of government support.
DfT annual concessionary travel statistics provide information relating to concessionary travel reimbursement and discretionary enhancements to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.
The following post holders are given pre-release access to the publication for up to 24 hours prior to release.
| Pre-release access recipient | Department |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State for Transport | DfT |
| Minister of State for Transport (x2) | DfT |
| Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (x2) | DfT |
| Permanent Secretary | DfT |
| Special Advisors | DfT |
| Director General: Public Transport and Local | DfT |
| Director: Local and Regional Transport Strategy | DfT |
| Director: Buses and Inclusion | DfT |
| Deputy Director: Local Directorate | DfT |
| Deputy Director: Local Data and Statistics | DfT |
| Head of Profession for Statistics | DfT |
| Bus and concessionary policy officials (x8) | DfT |
| Bus and concessionary analysts (x3) | DfT |
| Press officer | DfT |