Lower the prices 16/17 year old pay on public transport

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

I don't see how it is fair that as soon as you hit 16 years old, you have to pay full adult fare on public transport. Yet, when it comes to working; you can't receive adult pay until you hit 18 years old. How does that make sense? Should 16/17 year olds - most commonly students have to pay double?

I'll give you an example; when I reach 16 years old I will have to pay double the fare on the Midland Metro every Friday when I go and see my boyfriend? Yet, I'll only just be looking for a job that will pay up to £2 less per hour compared to over 18 year olds. That £2 that I'm potentially losing in my wage may aswell be doubled as I will have to pay an extra £2 on the Metro? You constantly see articles raving about equality so how is it 'adults' of 16 and 17 years not entitled to Adult pay?

Why it was rejected

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

Regulations restricting UK travel companies charging adult prices for under 18s

Timeline

15 Mar 2016	Petition opened for signatures
20 Mar 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Mar 2016

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