Reduction in student bus fares.

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A decision made (10.02.06) to treat students in full-time education the same as children aged 12-15 years of age and allow them to travel for 50p on Connex services until 7:00 p.m.

Subject:	Permanent Reduction in Student Bus Fares during holidays on Connex Services
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2006-0012	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		35/9
Written Report Title:	Reduction in Student Fares during holidays on Connex Buses	Written report – Author:		Caroline Anderson – Director of Transport
Decision(s): To approve that, with immediate effect, students in full time education will be treated the same as children aged 12 to 15 years of age and allowed to travel on Connex services throughout the year for 50p up until 7 pm every night on the production of a valid school/NUS photo identification card proving the holder is in full time education.
Reason(s) for decision: Following the successful trial during the 2005/6 Christmas holidays (MD-T-2005-0002 refers), the Minister is keen to encourage students to utilise the bus service all year round by charging them 50p up to 7.00 pm every night. Charging full fare outside term time (as is the case now) would appear unreasonable and is a common complaint amongst young travellers.
Action required: Advise the relevant schools.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: