Will the UK government introduce nationwide free bus travel for children during August 2026?

Market resolves to YES if the UK government introduces a nationwide scheme granting free bus travel to children (under 18) for the month of August 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled cost-of-living measures in May 2026 including possible free child bus travel in August. Pilot schemes in individual councils only resolve NO. Resolution requires an official government announcement and the scheme operating nationally for August 2026. Source: gov.uk / official Treasury or DfT press releases.