Scrapping peak rail fares fast tracks support for people and climate
Today’s decision to scrap peak train fares across Scotland’s railways will offer huge financial relief to commuters and protect the planet by encouraging more people to take the train rather than drive.
Ross Greer MSP, Scottish Greens Finance spokesperson said:
“I am delighted that we have been able to deliver this longstanding Green policy, one which will save rail users a huge amount of money during the cost of living crisis and which will help Scotland meet its climate ambitions.
“This builds on the success of the free bus travel scheme which Greens introduced for everyone under 22 earlier this year. It will play a vital role in ensuring that public transport is an affordable, attractive choice for travellers.
“Removing peak fares will take away the two tier system which currently punishes those who have no choice over when they need to travel to work or study. It will open up our railways to all and in doing so, make it cheaper and easier to leave the car at home.
“Getting more commuters to travel by bus or train fast tracks the kind of transformational action that will benefit people not only now, but also future generations for whom this becomes the norm.
“No peak fares, free bus travel for people under 22, and record new investment for walking, wheeling and cycling are just some of the reasons why this is the Greenest budget in Scotland’s history.”
