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(12 Sep 2019, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote
I applied for my provisional driving licence as soon as I could. It was an age-related "milestone" thing for me. Since turning 18, I've used it to prove my ID for shops, bars, etc. I've not lost it yet (touch wood!)
The young peoples' research carried out indicated that the majority of people in this age category carry either a provisional driving licence, passport or railcard, when they know they need to prove their age.
I think it’s the 16/17 year olds where the biggest issue with id is.
Plus the short notice doesn’t seem to have helped, nor making people have change (for a £1.20 fare) if they haven’t got a contactless card. Promoting POP Pay As You Go could resolve this problem.
Pushing people to get a Provisional Driving Licence to use as id might also push them to learn to drive and then get a car!