Two-thirds off bus travel for all 16 to 21-year-olds is Lib Dem commitment

Clegg says that young people who can`t get a "free lift" need help getting to education and jobs

Clegg says that young people who can`t get a "free lift" need help getting to education and jobs

All 16 - 21-year-olds would get two-thirds off all bus travel under plans unveiled by the Lib Dems today.

The proposal forms part of the party's 'pre-manifesto' launched today, and would be paid for by scrapping TV licences and winter fuel payments to pensioners who qualify as higher-rate taxpayers.

Commenting on the new policy, the leader of the party, Nick Clegg, said: "Liberal Democrats are committed to enabling people to get on in life, which is why we are introducing a young person's bus pass. We do not believe it is fair that some young people are hit in the pocket while others have a free ride. 

"Young people are required to stay in school until they are 18, but we haven't done enough to give them the support that they need to do that. What are effectively benefits for the rich cannot be justified when there are so many young people struggling to get on their feet."