The benefits

How free bus travel can help you

Free bus travel opens doors

With free bus travel, it’s easier, cheaper and greener than ever to get around.

Free bus travel can help you with:

  • your wallet – free bus travel is great news for your bank balance. You no longer need to pay for your commute to work or study, and can travel to meet up with friends and family for free!
  • our planet –  choosing to travel by bus instead of a car has a positive impact on the planet. Less cars on our roads mean less emissions in our atmosphere. This all helps towards making Scotland greener and cleaner.
  • life opportunities – having access to free bus travel across Scotland opens up lots of opportunities. Whether it’s a chance to travel further from home for work, study or apprenticeships, or you simply want to see more of Scotland, free bus journeys make it easier to hop on board and enjoy life.

Good for your pocket, good for the planet

Hear more about how free bus travel will help some young people.

Making everyday life more affordable

Taking the bus is good for the planet and good for your pocket too. Take a look at some examples of the savings the scheme could offer you.


Commute to study

A 19 year old travelling on a one day ticket from Nairn to the University of the Highlands and Islands Inverness campus.

Cost without free bus travel: £18.10

Cost with scheme: free


Socialising with friends

Three friends all aged 20 travelling on a return ticket from Cumbernauld town centre to Buchanan Bus Station

Cost without free bus travel: £18.90 (£6.30 each)

Cost now: free


Family day out

A mum, dad, grandparent and 2 kids travelling on a day ticket from Larbert to The Kelpies (Helix Park, Grangemouth)

Cost without free bus travel for kids: £18.95

Cost now: £11.55