1.   And although they are coming off welfare, many have the advantage of a year or more of child-care subsidies and transportation allowances.

2.   The lawmakers blocked proposals to cut the transportation allowance for poor AIDS patients and a cut in foster care.

3.   In addition to the retirement benefits, the teachers want pay rises and a daily transportation allowance.

4.   The government provides housing and clothing and pays a transportation allowance as well as a monthly stipend to its conscripts.

5.   They also want transportation allowances, food incentives and better working conditions.