Kaukab Stewart MSP has marked “the transformative impact of SNP policies” as new figures show 26,926,132 of bus journeys were made by under 22s in Glasgow since the SNP Government introduced the policy three years ago.
Earlier this week it was revealed that over 200 million free bus journeys had been made by young people across Scotland. The scheme continues to help eradicate child poverty, tackle climate change and grow the economy by providing free access to education, employment and leisure.
Through the 2025-26 Budget, the Scottish Government will provide £409 million of concessionary bus travel, providing access to free bus travel for almost 2.3 billion people.
Commenting, Kaukab Stewart MSP said:
“Eradicating child poverty is the number one priority of the SNP Government, and by facilitating 26,926,132 journeys for under 22s across Glasgow we are making progress towards this goal.
“With over 200 million journeys now made across Scotland, this SNP policy is saving young people across Glasgow, supporting our bus services, our community and our climate.
“This is the SNP under John Swinney delivering on Scotland’s priorities and for Glasgow’s young people.”
