Affordable bus fares for young people
Originally published by East Midlands Liberal Democrats
Norman Baker, Liberal Democrat Transport Minister replied to a question in the House of Commons on April 25 asking "What steps he is taking to increase the affordability of bus travel for young people accessing education or training" thus:-
"The legislation which regulates the bus industry and which we inherited upon coming to office does not require bus operators to offer reduced fares for young people accessing education or training, although in many areas this is available, thanks to local authorities or operators themselves. However, this creates an unfair and confusing patchwork of fares. Young people deserve a better deal, including more consistent and affordable bus fares, and I am making this my top bus priority from now until the next election."
Liberal Democrat County Councillors will press the Council to support the Minister in his objective.