Free Public Transport for All in Scotland

0:00Lorna Slater from the Scottish Greens is calling for free public transport across Scotland for everyone, building on the Hit Free Bus Program for under-22s. That scheme kicked off strong with tens of millions of trips in its first year alone, proving huge demand. It opened doors for young folks to hit education, jobs, and hangouts without the cash barrier, while cutting family costs in this tough economy, and pushing greener rides over cars. For low-income adults, bus fare is still locked them out of work, services, and community vibes, so Slater wants to expand it why to make opportunity. Real for all. Look at Edinburgh's Lothian buses, publicly run for decades, delivering reliable, cheap routes that people actually use, unlike the slash services. Across the rest of the UK, Scotland's got the momentum now to build a transport system that's accessible, affordable, and kind to the planet, stepping up where others fell back. From your city, powered by AI, this is Edinburgh News Today.