切斯特动物园(Chester Zoo)向普遍信贷家庭提供一英镑的票价,
Chester Zoo's £1 ticket offer for Universal Credit families sparks debate over fairness and access.
切斯特动物园(Chester Zoo)在节假日向普遍信贷家庭提供1英镑的票价, 引起了好坏参半的反应, 支持者赞扬其包容性, 批评者指出它排除了面临财政压力的工作家庭。
Chester Zoo’s £1 ticket offer for families on Universal Credit during the holidays has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters praising its inclusivity and critics noting it excluded working families facing financial strain.
动物园是一家自筹资金的养护慈善机构,它说它已经提供折扣和付款计划。
The zoo, a self-funded conservation charity, says it already provides discounts and payment plans.
1,200多人的民意测验显示,有517人支持这项提议,而其他人则建议采用非高峰定价或养恤金领取者折扣等替代办法。
A poll of over 1,200 people showed 517 backed the offer, while others suggested alternatives like off-peak pricing or pensioner discounts.
这场辩论突出了文化机构在可负担性、可获得性与保持质量之间的紧张关系。
The debate highlights tensions between affordability, accessibility, and maintaining quality in cultural institutions.