Young Scots save big on bus travel compared to the rest of the UK

YOUNG Scots are saving hundreds of pounds a year on bus travel compared with those in England, the SNP have said.

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The Scottish Government introduced free bus travel for under-21s as part of the coalition deal with the Scottish Greens, with the policy eventually extended to include all under-22s.

A similar trial scheme recommended by Westminster's Transport Committee in England was rejected by the UK Government in October with ministers citing cost, but the response committed to working with Transport Scotland to understand the benefits of the policy north of the border.