observer Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I know we've hammered this one before; but I'm bemused by the announcement that the Gov is to start a "voluntary" scheme in Manchester. 1) who's going to "volunteer" to pay ?30 for a card that does no more than a bus pass or passport? 2) Given that NuLab won't be in power in 12 months time, and the other Parties arn't going to waste ?5billion on the scheme - what's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 What is the point indeed. But I'll bet there's quite a few of the "if you've nothing to hide you've nothing to fear" brigade who would willingly part with their cash. more fool them I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 er i thought it was ?60.00. thirty quid for the card and another thirty quid to have all the information scanned in and put on it at your local post office (if it has not been closed by then) or your local chemist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 This is a first completly agree with asperity and observer. and its not even xmass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 As it's voluntary and it's been decided by the government then THEY [the gov] should pay for it... end of story. It doesn't bother me if I have one or not but I'm certainly NOT paying for one. Speaking of ID cards... anyone know if there is currently such a thing for kids under 16 as we can't take a 1/2 hour internal flight down south as my son doesn't have a passport I don't have one either but I can apparently fly by showing my driving licence and my dad can fly by showing his pension book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Why do you need a passport for an internal flight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 You need photo ID thats acceptable to the airline on most interal flights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Dis, go on the train.... it's far more civilised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 And you don't get strip searched by the security Gestapo (not yet anyway but give them time........) Better still go by car. It's cheaper and more convenient, and you can check your identity in the rear view mirror (yes that's me officer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Dis, go on the train.... it's far more civilised! Might be more civilised (is it ) but at ?134 per head on the train against ?29 per head on a plane I think the plane is the definately the better option. Well would be if it was that simple Asperity... the car journey will take over 4 hours and involves motorways, traffic congestion, and probably getting completely lost, not to mention the cost of fuel and the valium I'd meed at the end of it all Easiest option I suppose is to leave my son at home I can always take some photos to show him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_nana_jackson Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Why do you need a passport for an internal flight? It's a "photo id" .. I use my passport when travelling by train .. and am allowed to do so for that same reason .. it's a photo id! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 So back to my original question... how can I get a 'photo id' for a child thats under 16 so we can take a 1/2 hour internal flight down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Take your own with a cam-corder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahl Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 great idea peter t create your own id card complete with photo and name all for very little put a title on too such as british made identity card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 and then get locked up... nice one... are you trying to get rid of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demelzadoe Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 So back to my original question... how can I get a 'photo id' for a child thats under 16 so we can take a 1/2 hour internal flight down south. You can apply for a student ID card, available for students between the ages 12 - 25. The information should be on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_nana_jackson Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 So back to my original question... how can I get a 'photo id' for a child thats under 16 so we can take a 1/2 hour internal flight down south. Get a passport for the "under 16" .. it's a photo id! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 We did it to renew the Blue badges. They were accepted, so a lot cheaper than a kiosk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Get a passport for the "under 16" .. it's a photo id! Guess we might have to but it would also cost ?81.... nearly 3 times the price of the internal flight Anyway just found out I can't fly either as I've got an old type driving licence and they only accept the new ones. Not going well so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Just get passports; then your lad can tour the globe on his gap year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 You can apply for a student ID card, available for students between the ages 12 - 25. The information should be on line. thanks Just googled it and there are student ones and citizen ones both cover his age Just need to find out if airlines accept them Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 And if they don't ask them to come up with a reasonable solution. This ID stuff has all got beyond a joke, honest and law abiding citizens are being greatly inconvenienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 But on the other hand if we both already had ID cards we could fly and wouldn't have the problem we have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_nana_jackson Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 You can apply for a student ID card, available for students between the ages 12 - 25. The information should be on line. thanks Just googled it and there are student ones and citizen ones both cover his age Just need to find out if airlines accept them Cheers If all they demand is a state-sponsored photo id .. then this should work .. if it isn't a private school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_nana_jackson Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 You can apply for a student ID card, available for students between the ages 12 - 25. The information should be on line. thanks Just googled it and there are student ones and citizen ones both cover his age Just need to find out if airlines accept them Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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