(02 Oct 2019, 2:15 pm)streetdeckfan wroteLooks like GNE are backtracking on now allowing Student ID cards as proof of ID.Still surprised they didn't allow this from the startWe’re pleased to announce that working with local colleges we’re near to agreeing a standard for accepting their ID cards for young persons' fares. Existing arrangements remain in place for now but we hope to have this launched in the next few days. Please check back for updates.https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1179388076080148481
Sadly not all student ID have DOB so they I would imagine will not be accepted, but time will tell.