A number of the actions listed in the report mirror policies that are already in place in Scotland, for example:Free local bus travel for pensioners and disabled people (outwith the morning peak) was introduced in September 2002;The Executive is investing £23 million through the Rural Transport Fund over three years from 2003-04 for the delivery of new and existing services, andThe Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance ensures that the issue of social exclusion is considered in the appraisal of all transport proposals for which the Executive provides funding in whole or in part.