Editing Discounts and allowances (section)

=== Age-related discounts ===

==== Toddler discount, child discount, kid discount{{anchor|Toddler discount|Child discount|Kid discount}} ====
A discount, or free service, offered to children younger than a certain age, commonly for admission to entertainments and attractions, restaurants, and hotels. There may be a requirement that the child be accompanied by an adult paying full price. Small children often travel free on [[public transport]], and older ones may pay a substantially discounted price; proof of age may be required.

==== Young person's discount ====
Discounts are sometimes offered to [[young people]] below a certain age who are neither children nor in education, for example:
*In the UK, 16-25 [[railcard]]s offer 1/3 discount on rail travel, and other discounts, in exchange for an annual fee <ref>[[Rail Delivery Group]], [http://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/ Get 1/3 off train travel with a 16-25 Railcard], accessed 13 February 2024</ref>
*An Enhanced Partnership in the [[north east of England]] offers fares of £1 for a single bus journey for all under 22s on any bus service in the region.<ref>Bradley, A., [https://newcastle.gov.uk/citylife-news/leader-welcomes-new-ps1-bus-fare-young-people-and-cheaper-multi-operator-adult Leader welcomes new £1 bus fare for young people and cheaper multi-operator adult tickets on the way], ''Newcastle City Council'', published 22 March 2023, accessed 13 February 2024</ref>

==== Senior discount ====
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A discount offered to customers who are above a certain relatively advanced age, typically a round number such as 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, or 75; the exact age varies in different cases. The rationale for a senior discount offered by companies is that the customer is assumed to be retired and living on a limited income, and unlikely to be willing to pay full price; sales at reduced price are better than no sales. Non-commercial organizations may offer concessionary prices as a matter of social policy.<ref>[http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/aged-74-and-over-aud3/ Example of government concession]: UK residents over 75 are entitled to a free [[television licence]]</ref> Free or reduced-rate travel is often available to older people (see, for example, [[Freedom Pass]]).

In the United States, most grocery stores offer senior discounts, starting for those age 50 or older, but most discounts are offered for those over 60.<ref>[http://www.iweeklyads.com/grocery-stores-with-discounts-for-seniors/ Grocery stores with discounts for seniors]: Grocery stores with discounts for seniors</ref>

==== First responder or healthcare worker discount ====
Discounts specially offered to firefighters, ambulance workers, police officers and other emergency services personnel are called [[first responder]] discounts. Hospital staff may sometimes receive discounts as well. In the United Kingdom, the "Blue Light Card" is an example of a discount scheme available to staff working for emergency services, the [[NHS]], [[social care]] providers and the [[British Armed Forces|armed forces]].<ref>[https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/index.php Welcome to Blue Light Card], accessed on 21 January 2025</ref>