The National Youth Agency: Comment - Don't miss the bus

So it's interesting that, of all the good and worthy causes the Coalition for Young People could choose to relaunch their campaign on behalf of young people with (see story right), it has opted for transport. The organisations in the coalition are calling on all political parties to acknowledge the necessity for children and young people to have safe, affordable and reliable access to public transport, as outlined in article two of its manifesto. And you can't argue with that. But, equally, let's not lose sight of some of the successful schemes already in place, as outlined in the recent guidance on supporting access to positive activities produced by The National Youth Agency (NYA) for the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Transport. Among the transport initiatives highlighted are concessions and subsidy schemes, scooter and moped loan projects, use of taxis, minibus provision and community transport initiatives. One of them could be just the ticket for you and your group.