THE decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to allow students to avail of their 20-percent fare discount even during weekends and holidays was a laudable move but lawmakers said they want to further expand it and cover air, sea and rail transport.

Senate Bill 1597 or the Student Fare Act is pending on second reading after it was sponsored by Senators Juan Edgardo Angara and Francis Escudero.

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