The survey, by NCB with Play England and Young NCB, asked both adultsand young people their views on the possibility of scrapping theexisting scheme of free bus travel for under-16s and under-18s ineducation.
Adrian Voce, director of Play England, said: "It has never been moreimportant for young people to have the freedom to move around theirtowns, cities and neighbourhoods. Young NCB has identified transport andtravel as a major priority for its members and they see the policy inLondon as a shining example of what can be done if authorities arecommitted to enabling young people to access 'things to do and places togo'. To reverse this policy now would be a serious setback."
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