Rejected petition Make public transport free for all under-18s

We want the Government to introduce completely free public transport for all under 18s at all hours.

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Public transport costs are a big problem for children and their families. The high fares are acting as a barrier for young people attending school, college and higher education. It can also affect young adults socially and in accessing part time work.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/555173

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 6 November 2020
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