Rejected petition Reduce public transport fares for under 18s in England

Bus and train fares can be difficult to pay for under 18s with a low minimum wage for our age group and high prices. Even though we are legally recognised as children, we have to pay the same price as an adult with a full-time job. Students attending university don’t have to pay the full adult fare.

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The national minimum wage for under 18s is £3.87. An annual train pass is around £1 000 for a 16 year-old (National Rail Enquires) and an annual bus pass is around £500 for the same age (Lincolnshire County Council). Over 16s by law must stay in full-time education or an apprenticeship until the age of 18. Student rail cards and other discounts are sometimes available but are not widely promoted, especially in rural areas.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/121326
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/159901

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Date submitted 28 July 2016
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