Child fare / concessions

kun-SESH-unz /kənˈseʃnz/
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What it really means

Reduced prices for children, students, older people and disabled passengers, together called "concessions". Ticket machines often ask "adult or child?" and buses may have flat child fares. Students should always ask if a discount exists.

Chinese explanation
儿童票/优惠票。儿童、学生、老人和残障乘客的优惠统称"concessions"。售票机常会问"成人票还是儿童票?"。学生买票时最好都问一句有没有折扣。

Example conversation

A: One adult and one child to the city centre, please. B: The little one travels free if they are under five.
A:请给我一张成人票和一张儿童票,到市中心。 B:小朋友不满五岁的话是免费的。

What you could say back

“Is there a student discount?”

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Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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