A FLAT fare bus trial has been announced by the Scottish Government following a review of the cost of public transport.
A FLAT fare bus trial has been announced by the Scottish Government following a review of the cost of public
In England, a £2 cap on bus journeys was introduced last year and has been extended to December. Meanwhile, Lothian – Edinburgh's main bus operator – has £2 flat single fares across the city. Yet the review has drawn criticism, as sustainable transport campaigners Transform Scotland said it failed to set out how ministers planned to curb car use to meet their target of a 20% reduction by 2030.
“But it’s disappointing the review doesn’t set out how this will be tackled, instead kicking the can down the road to the traffic reduction plan, which is itself badly overdue."
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