Fund extension of 16-17 Railcard to 18 year olds in full-time education

Closed 730 signatures

What the petition asks

This petition calls on the Government to fund an extension of the 16-17 railcard to 18 year olds in full time education, to ensure they benefit from the 50% saver. The 16-25 railcard doesn't cover season tickets, so this petition demands the 16-17 railcard to be extended to 18.

We want the Government to change the current railcard system for students in full time education, as it unfairly disadvantages 18 year olds. Currently, 18 year olds whose birthday is early in the academic year pay a premium, full adult fare on season tickets to attend education, whereas those with a late birthday get 50% off on season tickets until they finish exams. Therefore the 16-17 railcard must be extended to 18 year olds to ensure students don't pay a premium to attend education.

Timeline

24 Jun 2022	Petition opened for signatures
7 Jan 2023	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 730

Status Closed

Department Department for Transport

Opened 24 Jun 2022

Closed 7 Jan 2023

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