Student Discounts in Public Transportation

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Question

Hello and blessings to the rabbis, shlita. I saw advertisements stating that one can enroll in courses for a symbolic amount (250-350 shekels), which grants registrants a student card. This student card allows for discounts on certain things, such as public transportation. Although I do work, my salary is not enough, and I recently read that the price of public transportation I use is increasing (I can't afford a car due to economic conditions). The question is, can I enroll in these courses knowing that I won't actually attend, just to obtain the student card that grants discounts?

Answer

Hello,
It is permitted.
Since you are purchasing the right to attend a real course, which legally grants you the right to be considered a student.
However, it is forbidden to obtain a student card if you are not purchasing the right to study anything at all.

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