As a new free public transport scheme begins, BBC Scotland looks at how it will work.
It's part of a scheme that was agreed under last year's SNP/Green budget deal at Holyrood.BBC Scotland looks at how the new scheme will work, and some of the issues it's facing.Free bus travel for everyone in Scotland aged under 22 will begin on 31 January.However, because of the pandemic, the Scottish government was asking only those with an essential need to travel by bus to apply before 31 January.From 31 January, everyone eligible is being encouraged to apply.
Transport Scotland says to get free bus travel, you'll need a National Entitlement Card or Young Scot National Entitlement Card .The new cards will be smart cards. They will have a blue circle on them which says "ITSO", and will automatically recognise that you are part of the scheme - no matter which bus operator you are using or where in Scotland you are.
However, some have reported difficulty applying for the scheme - and much of that spans from the identification verification process.Multiple pieces of ID are required - although the exact requirements vary depending on who is applying. They include variations of passports, birth certificates, pictures and proof of address - for the parent and the child.
In the end, she gave up on the application for her older son - which was complicated by the fact it was close to his 16th birthday. She decided to wait and get him to apply himself after his birthday.
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