And today, diners can take advantage of more discount programs than ever before.

A number of discount programs are in effect for riders, especially on weekends.

Check with the school to find out if there is a discount program.

It also means prices will go up as those discount programs go away.

"A discount program generally offers the individual a value savings which is certain, such as buy two for the price of one," the letter said.

The big auto makers also have discount programs for recent college graduates.

They could then use the information to decide which card would help them most when the discount program starts on June 1.

The three big long-distance companies have started what they call discount programs.

Above all, check with the school administrator to see if there is a special discount program.

Several drug manufacturers have started their own discount programs in response to the administration's proposal.