The benefits

How free bus travel can help you

Free bus travel opens doors

Free bus travel can have a positive impact on many areas, such as:

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 over 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.

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

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.

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

Cost without scheme: £13.50

Cost with scheme: free

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

Cost before scheme: £22.50 (£7.50 each)

Cost now: free

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

Cost before scheme: £18.90

Cost now: £11.90