How is the SNP improving Scotland’s bus services?

The SNP in government has invested £300 million annually to deliver free bus travel for:

  • All children and young people under 22
  • Eligible disabled people
  • Everyone aged 60 and over

Key points of this policy mean:

  • Scotland having the most generous concessionary fare scheme in the UK, with over 2.3 million people eligible for free bus travel.
  • A scheme that encourages people to shift from car travel to public transport, helping Scotland reach its net zero goals.
  • Since introducing free bus travel for under‑22s, more than 150 million free bus journeys have been made by children and young people.
  • This programme is transformational, making sustainable travel easier and cheaper for young people and their families every day.