Teens' bus fare deal (From York Press)

Teens' bus fare deal

9:40am Wednesday 17th March 2010 in

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I am writing in response to a letter from Olly Sherwood regarding bus fares (Fares too high, March 6).

I would like to clarify that any 16-year-old (like Olly Sherwood) or 17-year-old, in full-time education, can apply for a 17 Club card, which costs only £5 and allows half-fare travel on all Arriva Yorkshire services in North Yorkshire.

With a 17 Club card the fare between Escrick and York would work out at £1.20 each way, which we feel offers great value.

At Arriva Yorkshire we pride ourselves in providing good-quality, cost-effective travel for our passengers.

Our annual customer survey showed that in 2009 four-out-of-five passengers in North Yorkshire felt satisfied with the value for money their Arriva service provided.

I would urge Olly to phone our 17 Club card administration line on 01924 231300 to request a form.

Nigel Featham, Managing director, Arriva Yorkshire, Wakefield.