The Cabinet Member for Environment & Transport, has agreed to introduce a new Young Person’s Travel Pass for 11-16 year olds for the academic year commencing September 2014. The new Pass will cost £200 per annum and will replace the current Freedom Pass Scheme which currently costs £100 per annum. Usage of the Pass will be limited to Monday to Friday 06:00 to 19:00 and from the start of the academic year to 31st July. An option of two six monthly payments will be offered.
He has also agreed to set the cost of the Young Person’s Travel Pass for pupils entitled to free school meals at £100 per annum. Looked After Children and Young Carers will receive the new Pass free of charge.
He has also agreed to reduce the cost of the Kent 16+ Travel Card from £520 to £400, this card will have unlimited travel use.
And as a result of the views expressed at the Cabinet Committee, he has further agreed that the Young Person’s Travel Pass scheme be reviewed 6 months after implementation.