Ireland - reduced youth fares expanded. #youthpass

Older teens to get child fares on public transport - Independent.ie: "From August, the lower rate which currently has a cut-off age of 15 will apply to 16 to 18-year-olds as well.

The "simplified" package of fares was announced following discussions between Transport Minister Leo Varadkar and parents.

The cheaper prices will apply to everyone using a Leap card aged between four and 18."

Boston-area youth need boost a T pass would offer

The Boston Globe: "...bus fare is typically one-fourth or more of a week’s pay.

It’s hard enough for city youth to thrive. Our transportation system should help give them a step up, not be stacked against them."

Young people in Boston cannot afford the bus, need #youthpass

Open Media Boston: "According to a letter delivered to the MBTA by the Youth Affordabili(T) Coalition (YAC) during the demonstration, “thousands and thousands of us – our peers, friends, and classmates – have missed school, work, essential services, and many other opportunities for enrichment, community, and culture, because we cannot afford the price of the MBTA.”"

Young people need better mobility - Youth Affordabili(T) Coalition #youthpass

(1) Youth Affordabili(T) Coalition: "YAC fights for a $10 YOUTH PASS for everyone 12-21 available ALL YEAR with no time or day restrictions. thhe youth pass is a solution to the YOUTH RIDER CRISIS that strands 1/3 of Boston's youth riders from school, work, extracurriculars, healthcare, & safe travel - all because they CAN'T AFFORD THE T.
TWEET EVERY DAY! ".@mbta we demand a $10 #YOUTHPASS NOW - NOT ANOTHER HIKE!""

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Portsmouth turns to #freetransit shuttle as cars choke town center

New Hampshire Public Radio: "The city has committed $100,000 to fund a new free shuttle service. A 16-passenger van will transport visitors and downtown workers from a church parking lot located near I95. The pilot project will run weekends only right now."