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Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England
Original: Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own smartphones are being charged higher bus fares, according to a Guardian report, because discounted child ticket schemes rely on smartphone apps to verify age or eligibility. Families without devices, often by parental choice to limit screen time, say the system effectively punishes children for not having a phone, prompting criticism of transport operators and calls for alternative proof-of-age options.
Why now: The report touches a nerve in the ongoing debate over children's smartphone use and whether going phone-free should carry practical penalties.
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