SNP MSP Evelyn Tweed has written to Stirling council to ask what more can be done in schools and council facilities to help children and young people apply for their free bus pass.
In welcoming the news that 6,612 children and young people across Stirling are benefitting from the SNP Scottish Government’s free bus travel scheme, Evelyn Tweed MSP has said she wishes to see uptake increase even further. SNP MSP Evelyn Tweed has written to Stirling council to find out what is currently being done to support young people to apply for their pass and how efforts can be increased
Commenting SNP MSP for Stirling, Evelyn Tweed said:
“It’s wonderful to see over 6,600 children and young people in Stirling already benefiting from the SNP’s Government’s free bus travel scheme.
“However I’m keen to ensure that every child and young person in Stirling takes advantage of this brilliant initiative. I have this week written to Stirling Council to find out how we can make sure that young people, who might not have been able to apply online, have plenty of options to apply at school or through council services.”
“No young person should miss out on the free bus pass they are entitled to – especially because of lack of access to technology – so it’s important we ensure all that can be done is being done, to help young people apply. I know that, by working together, we can get even more children and young people signed up.
“The difference that free travel can make to a young person’s life cannot be understated; it can allow them to get to education and work free of charge, saving them or their parents significant money per week – which, as we all know, is more important than ever right now.
“Anyone looking for help or advice about how to sign up themselves, or their child, to the free bus pass scheme should contact my office where my team will be happy to assist.”
