Scot Lib Dems comment on ScotRail fare hike

20 Aug 2024
Daniel O'Malley

Responding to the news that the Scottish Government is reintroducing peak time ScotRail fares, with the price of the top ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh now rising by 8.6% to £31.40, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Daniel O’Malley said:

“This SNP government is doing everything it can to punish people for choosing a more sustainable form of travel.

“With key routes such as Glasgow to Edinburgh now being cheaper to drive, many commuters just won’t see the point in getting the train.  

“ScotRail has been in public hands for more than two years. In that time, passengers have had to endure endless disruption all while rail fares continue to rise.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats want to see a cheap, reliable and frequent rail service that can tempt people out of private cars and tackle the climate crisis. That’s why we would cut fares, create options for two/three-day a week season tickets and explore new lines, especially in areas which suffer from poor transport links.”

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