Young people need better transport

Access to affordable public transport and safe active travel is critical for young people’s economic and social inclusion
 In England, public transport accounts for 24% of all trips made by 17 to 20-year-olds
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BY Ben Plowden
As a former city regional mayor, the prime minister understands that better, more integrated public transport is essential to enhance productivity, reduce social exclusion and improve people’s life chances. That particularly applies to supporting yo