The move to institutionalize a fixed fare discount to all bonafide students has gained ground as another lawmaker filed a similar measure supporting the proposal.

Rep. Alfredo Vargas III (5th District, Quezon City) filed House Bill 850, which aims to grant fare discounts to qualified students on land, water and air transportation utilities even on Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas vacations and other holidays during the school year.

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