Now wait five more years to get your bus pass: Millions face means test to get free travel

Millions of pensioners will have to wait an extra five years for a free bus pass under secret plans to cut their perks.

Transport ministers plan to save money by quickly raising the age at which older people get free travel from 60 to 65.

The Mail has learned that plans to bring in the change during the next couple of years will be submitted to the Treasury today as part of the Government's effort to make savings of up to 40 per cent in departmental spending.

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