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Lib Dems discuss free bus travel for all under-16s Clegg 'very keen' on free bus passes for children in England
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The Liberal Democrats are discussing plans to introduce free bus travel for all children under 16. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is "very keen" to introduce free bus travel for all under-16-year-olds in England, the Daily Telegraph has said.
The Daily Telegraph reports that Deputy Prime Minister is "very keen" on the scheme. The Liberal Democrats have been developing the idea but it is still at an early stage, according to the paper.
The paper says it could form part of a set of "family friendly" policies, alongside Conservative-backed tax breaks for married couples. It could form part of a set of "family friendly" policies, alongside Conservative-backed tax breaks for married couples, the Telegraph added.
However, a senior Lib Dem source told the BBC it had barely been discussed in government, let alone agreed. But the BBC understands ministers have barely begun discussing the idea.
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.. "This is an interesting idea but it's far too early to say whether it can be delivered," a senior Lib Dem source told the BBC.
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 intention is to reduce the risk of children being involved in road accidents and curb the number of cars on the road, bringing environmental benefits.
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. 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. Under-16s and under-18s in full-time education in London have been able to travel on buses without paying for almost 10 years, while some children in other parts of the country benefit from means-tested schemes.
Oversight of transport policy is devolved in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.