In the News

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RE: In the News

(20/07/2013 05:31)wirralbus Wrote:  The aide to the deputy prime minister added that "this is an interesting idea but it's far too early to say whether it can be delivered," BBC political correspondent Robin Brant reported..

The idea is intended to improve safety for children and also have environmental benefits because it could lead to fewer cars on the road, the Telegraph reported.

The Liberal Democrat Transport Minister, Norman Baker, had previously told parliament he was working with the bus companies to try to narrow the disparity between the costs of bus travel for children in different parts of the country.

Under 16s in London have been able to travel on buses without paying for almost ten years, while other children across the country benefit from some means tested schemes.

Am I the only one who thinks it just a coincidence that under 16s in regulated London travel free while under 16s in deregulated Britain have to pay?

Mal