Rejected petition Introduce free transport for anyone still in education

The cost of transportation while in education is creeping up, especially for lower-income families that surpass the already incredibly low threshold for Educational Maintenance Allowance. Transport is essential for all, but especially for those in education who live in rural communities and do not have access to pay for a train or bus fare.

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£40 per week Educational Maintenance Allowance only applies to those who meet the threshold, which is lower than an average income. So this does not apply to all, especially those who need it. This money does not cover all costs; for example, an enhanced DBS costs £50 for some college courses, uniforms, and equipment for lessons. This is simply not enough and affects the average student.

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue, or if the Petitions Committee has considered one in the last year.

The Petitions Committee is already considering petitions on this issue:

Provide free public transport for all secondary school pupils https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245343
and
Provide free and accessible public transport for under 18s in Wales to lower carbon emissions and boost growth
https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/245350

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Date submitted 2 September 2023
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