Praisefor freebus travel

Airdrie’s MSP has praised the announcement of free bus travel for people under the age of 22.

Coming into effect from January 31 next year, the move meets a key manifesto pledge by the SNP in the May elections.

Research by Transport Scotland has also revealed that 70 per cent of young people would use the bus more often if it was free.

Airdrie MSP Neil Gray said: “The SNP Scottish Government is once again making an investment in our young people’s future.

“By making bus travel free for under-22s across Scotland, opportunities for young people to work, travel and study are being opened up for them.

“Travelling by bus is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get across the country and research shows that young people recognise the vital role public transport will play in hitting our climate change targets.

“This move will not only be vital in our journey to net-zero but will also take pressure off young people and their families’ finances.”