Lothian Buses Antisocial Behavior Drops, Free Travel Policy Reviewed

0:00Anti-social behavior on low fee and buses is up almost 5% this year, compared to last, hitting 4.79% overall. But incidents during Halloween and bonfire night fill by 46% across the network, which includes East Coast buses and low fee and country, services. Council leader Jane Meager praised the drop in violence and disorder on bonfire night as a real win compared to recent years. A youth engagement policy rolled out this year, with support from police and young Scott, led a big part in curbing the problems, Edinburgh Council owns the majority of low fee and buses while nearby councils hold smaller shares. Free bus travel for under 22s has been linked to some upticks and bad behavior on Scottish buses, though reports don't pin it directly here. Low fee and chief executive Sarah Boyd drove a new code of conduct for young free travelers and pushed for laws to revoke passes for misconduct. Holyrood approved that legislation last month, letting operators pull free access when

1:01needed. The transport minister noted a phased rollout to balance safety, business needs, and support for vulnerable groups. Counselors will review the latest figures at their transport committee meeting on April 2nd, as efforts continue to keep rides smoother. That wraps Edinburgh news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.