(02 Nov 2013, 10:00 pm)Dan wrote At what age would you start charging teens full fare, if they were not in possession of a POP or Key Card? I personally think 11 is too young, but 14 would be more suitable.
I know 14 year olds that look older than 16, so what's the proof that they are indeed under 16 and they deserve the concessionary travel rate? Simply put, there is none.
I do actually disagree with the POP card age being 16. It makes a lot more sense for it to be 18. By 2015 all young people will have to remain in education or training until the age of 18, so I'd imagine the age limit on the scheme would need to be raised anyway? (subject to Nexus raiding the piggy bank).
I understand what you're saying about people looking older, but I see on a daily basis, kids in a school uniform being turned away for not having a POP or Key card. To me the common sense approach would be to issue them an under 18 single, as there's justification behind it. That's the point I was making really. Application of common sense.