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At what age do children pay to travel?
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Up to two children under five years of age may travel free-of-charge provided that they do not occupy a seat required by an adult passenger and are accompanied by a responsible fare-paying customer. Additional children, or children under five occupying a seat required by an adult, may be charged as if they were aged five or over. Children 16 and above will need to pay a fare; in some cases this will be the adult fare, but in some areas we are able to offer reduced fares for young people. Please select the ticket section of your region for more details.
Where a child may appear older than 15 (the maximum age for a child fare), the driver may ask them to verify their age. We would always seek to avoid any embarrassment, so in such cases it may be helpful for the young person to carry additional photo identification.
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Your local council has information on the services, discounts and concessions available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college.
Free travel on buses and trams, and discounts on our transport services. 16+ Zip Oyster photocard. Free and discounted travel on all our transport services if you're 16 or over. …
Free school travel assistance (4 to 16 year olds) We can provide free school travel assistance if your child meets certain criteria. In most cases, eligible children will be provided with a bus …
If your child is eligible for free school travel, your local authority will make suitable travel arrangements. For example, they might provide your child with a pass for free travel on...
In both England and Scotland, children under the age of 5 usually travel for free on buses. In England, you might find this varies by bus operator – and may only apply if the child …
Children aged 16 and 17. Adults aged 18 or older on 31 August, living in a London borough and in full-time education, can also apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to get free travel on buses...
Children can travel free on London transport services: If they’re under 11, they can travel free on buses and trams. Up to four children under 11 can travel free with a fare-paying...
Our Pass gives 16-18 year olds free bus travel* across Greater Manchester. Our Pass is not just a bus travel card – cardholders will have access to lots of opportunities, …