Scottish Greens' Free Bus Travel Pledge

0:00On April 1st, the Scottish Greens just kicked off their Holyrood election campaign in Edinburgh, and their big pledge is free bus travel for everyone. They're the last major party to launch, building right on the under-22 free rise they pushed through while in government. That under-22 scheme came from their deal with Nicola Sturgeon's team at Butthouse, and now, co-leader Gillian Mackay wants to expand it. Nationwide, with fuel prices spiking from the Middle East mess, she says it's a quick fix for folks stretched thin by rising cost. People across Scotland are feeling the pinch, from key workers commuting daily to students hitting the books. Free buses would ease those bills right away, get cars off the road, and boost public transport to fight the climate crunch. The current youth program has already saved thousands money, opened up jobs and learning spots, and cut emissions big time. Mackay points to places like Malta and Luxembourg doing free rides for all, as proof Scotland can level up. As the campaign

1:00heats up, this feels like a smart play to hook voters hurting from the cost of living squeeze. Watch how it lands come election day.