Scottish Liberal Democrats: SNP must go further and faster with rail travel

Responding to analysis by Transport Scotland that there is no currently “no strong evidence” that the Scottish Government pilot scrapping peak rail fares has been effective, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Daniel O’Malley said:

“If we want people to switch to greener travel, the SNP need to go much further and faster.

“Ministers have hiked rail fares by 8.7%. Despite ScotRail being in public hands for two years, we are as far as ever from the long-term ticketing solutions needed to encourage people to rely on rail travel.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats want to see a public transport system that works for all communities, for all ages and for the climate. That’s why we would cut fares, bring in new options for two/three-day a week season tickets and work with councils to explore new lines, especially in areas that suffer from inadequate public transport links.”