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The Guardian
First Bus restricts under-16s in Stoke-on-Trent after 6pm
Due to multiple incidents of antisocial behavior, including one involving over 100 young people at Hanley bus station, First Bus in Stoke-on-Trent has banned all unaccompanied passengers under 16 from traveling after 6pm until further notice. The company cited safety concerns stemming from increased disorder following the introduction of a free travel scheme for children, with some drivers reporting unsafe behaviors like running inside buses. Officials and the bus company emphasize safety while acknowledging the scheme’s benefits, though critics argue the response penalizes innocent youth and suggest increased police presence as a better solution.
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