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1. Do you think extending national concessionary travel to include free bus travel for under 19s in Scotland will contribute towards our objectives to increase opportunities and reduce inequalities?

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In our more rural communities it would be a life saver or money saver from low wages allowing the younger generations to keep more of their money and letting them socialise more easily.

2. Do you think there are any disadvantages to introducing free bus travel for under 19s in Scotland?

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Its a win win situation. They get free travel we get better timed services and the bus companies stay in business.

Delivery options

3. Should a smart card, such as the widely used Young Scot card, be used to establish eligibility for free bus access?

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No
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Yes its ideal and does double as a form of i. d too.

4. Should children under a certain age need to have their application for a travel card approved by a parent or guardian?

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No they are entitled as young adults to make certain decisions themselves .

Assessing impact

6. Are there any likely impacts the proposals contained within this Consultation may have on particular groups of people, with reference to the ‘protected characteristics’ listed above? Please be as specific as possible.

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None i can think of just now.

8. Do you think the proposals contained in this Consultation are likely to increase or reduce the costs and burdens for bus companies, public bodies, third sector organisations or businesses? Please be as specific as possible.

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It will increase need for new times of buses and routes hopefully going past certain most used health centres or hospitals and shopping centres.

Other considerations

9. Are there any other issues you wish to raise which are not covered in the points or questions elsewhere in this Consultation?

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Just wondering if there will be a cut off time for free travel . Like 10pm or not before 7am. Or will that Impact on travel to work so it would only be for the under 16yrs of age. Im sure parents don't want their children travelling after a certain time.

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Anna Dowell

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