Submitted on Saturday 6th April 2019
Rejected on Tuesday 7th May 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Reduce train fares for valid UK students, at all stages of the education system.
Students studying in London have the option for up to 40% discount (via student discount apps) when travelling on a London bound route. However students outside this area have to purchase a 16-25 rail card at the cost of £30, in order to get a deduction to travel costs.
The main restriction of the 16-25 rail card is that a minimum fare of £12 applies to rail journeys between 4:30am and 10:00am Monday to Friday - often when students commute to university.
Many students often commute for education, visit family or work thus subject to fares daily. However some students often do not have the opportunity to work alongside there studies. In addition to the cost of living, university fees and educational resources, often does not leave much room for travel expenses.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The price of train tickets is the responsibility of train operating companies.
You could start a new petition asking the Government to fund a student rail discount card, if that's what you want to happen.
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