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Transport
Free allowance
region · Scotland
Young Persons' Free Bus Travel (Scotland, under 22)
Young Persons' (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme (Scotland)
Paid by Scottish Government / Transport Scotland · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
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Who qualifies
The 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
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The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed is free and always will be.
2 documents you'll need
Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
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Where this comes from
Young people aged 5 to 21 who live in Scotland can get a free bus pass. You can use this on most bus services in Scotland.
https://www.mygov.scot/under-22-bus-pass
Last checked 2026-08-12 · a researcher confirmed this against the official page
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