Petition · past parliament
Lower train prices for students over the age of 16
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Students from Kent campaigning for lower train prices for over 16 year olds still in education.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Aged-based transport fares are not set by the UK Government. Train fares are set by train operating companies.
You could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law, to require all operators to offer child fares or child tickets for anyone under 18.
You could start a new petition asking Parliament to change the law, to require all operators to offer child fares or child tickets for anyone under 18.
Timeline
| 21 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jun 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.