Possibility of discounted teen bus passes moves ahead at London City Hall

City council has signed off on investigating the possibility of a two-year pilot project to give London teens discounted bus passes. The idea was first raised at the committee level last week by Coun. Phil Squire.

Squire said children 12 and under ride the bus for free, university and college students get passes wrapped in with their tuition and low-income adults get a discount, but when it comes to those aged 13 to 17, they’re on their own.

Councillors unanimously approved a motion asking staff to look at the feasibility of a discounted rate for teens.

Last year, council approved a $52-a-month pass for low-income adults.

Teens must pay $81 a month, regardless of their financial status.