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.

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.