Question reference: S6W-23158
- Asked by: Sharon Dowey, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 23 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 December 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what mechanisms are in place to revoke or suspend cards issued through the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel scheme in cases where young people have been found to be using them while committing acts of antisocial behaviour.
Answer
Free bus travel is one of several services provided through the National Entitlement Card. Therefore, it would not be appropriate for transport operators to remove cards from cardholders due to the impact this may have on access to other services, such as free school meals.
Tackling allegations of antisocial behaviour are matters for the police and local authorities using the enforcement powers and resources available to them. The Scottish Government will continue to work with these partners to explore and strengthen options to tackle antisocial behaviour.