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Student Fare Campaign would effectively "pay for itself"

Plea for half-price bus travel for students aged 16+

A campaign has been started, lobbying the Department of Infrastructure and Bus Vannin to introduce half-price fares for students aged 16 and over.

The Student Fare Campaign wants to bring the cost of using public transport, for those who meet certain criteria, in line with 5-15 year olds.

Archibald Elliott, who's behind the push, argues it's cost effective:

Mr Elliott has started a petition, to gather support for the campaign.

You can watch that full interview below, with Manx Radio's Dollin Mercer:

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