In message , Jiminy
writes

My 22-years-old son holds an Italian student "varsity" card.
Actually's living in London and has been denied a "Discount
Travelcard" because is supposed to be "Only available to holders of a
valid Student photocard".

Somebody can confirm if a foreign student card isn't a valid one?

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/fares-tick...otocards.shtml

Just being in possession of a card from a foreign country is obviously
not going to be enough - he could just be taking a holiday here, or
living and working here, neither of which would make him a student here.

If he really is studying in this country, his college should be able to
get him a discount.

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Paul Terry