THERE is currently “no strong evidence” that scrapping peak rail fares has been effective at getting more people to use the train, according to…
THERE is currently “no strong evidence” that scrapping peak rail fares has been effective at getting more people to use the train, according to interim analysis of the Scottish Government’s pilot scheme.
The publication of the analysis was announced by Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop during an appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee atIn the first three months of the pilot, demand increased by 3.95%, but between the beginning of the policy and May 13, demand had dropped by 3.29%. “Analytical work is progressing, and a final evaluation will be produced in time for a decision to be made on whether the trial should be made permanent.”The analysis also showed those regularly using rail services were saving money as a result.
Hyslop has urged more people to get on the trains to ensure the pilot results in the policy being made permanent.“In order to prove that this is to be a success, we really need more people to choose rail,” she told the committee.
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