Labour's Michael Shanks slammed the SNP's Katy Loudon over the proposals.
The Labour by-election candidate for Rutherglen and Hamilton West has slammed his SNP counterpart for backing calls for residents in the area to pay to commute into Glasgow City Centre.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Speaking at the relaunch of the SNP’s campaign in Rutherglen & Hamilton West, Ms Loudon said that she would encourage everyone not to drive into the City Centre.
“It is clear that action needs to be taken to ensure clean air in our towns and cities but it needs investment in reliable, regular and affordable public transport - which is what makes the failure of the SNP government to back better buses for this constituency even more unacceptable. “From a £100 water bill rebate to help with mortgages and travel costs, Scottish Labour will stand up for the people of this area while the SNP continue to let them down.
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