Stop charging 16/17 year olds adult fares for public transport

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

As a 16 year old I am not legally an adult, and do not have adult rights - so why am I being made to pay adult fares on public transport? If I get a train from Portsmouth to London I have to pay just over £30, whereas a 15 year old will pay £8 for a return.

I can't vote, I can't buy alcohol, I can't apply for certain jobs, I can't go to nightclubs or age-restricted venues, I can't view 18 films, I can't buy 18 games - therefore why charge me for public transport as if I am 18? Why take advantage of the fact I am 16 or 17?

If it's not possible to change 16/17 year olds paying adult fares, I would like to see the introduction of a 'teen' fare for public transport.

Thank you.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Make the age required to pay an adult fare on public transport 18 rather than 16

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Timeline

26 Aug 2015	Petition opened for signatures
26 Aug 2015	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Aug 2015

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