Lanarkshire parliamentarians delight at free bus travel for under 22s

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Wishaw parliamentarians have welcomed the opening of the application process for free bus travel for young people, under the age of 22.Young people and children aged five to 21 can apply for their new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC to access the scheme from the end of January.The scheme is set to benefit around 930,000 young people across Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The scheme will be delivered in partnership with Transport Scotland, the Improvement Service, the National Entitlement Card Programme Office (NECPO), Young Scot, local authorities and bus operators.Motherwell and Wishaw MSP Clare Adamson said: “While we continue to navigate the pandemic, particularly, I want to encourage young people who rely on public transport for work and education to apply."Essential travel will be prioritised amidst ongoing public health measures.“Young people have been leading the case for action on climate change and sustainable travel is a huge part of that.

Enabling more people to access reliable public transport is therefore a significant step.“This initiative will help with our emissions targets and it takes pressure off young people’s finances.”Ms Adamson’s Westminster counterpart, Marion Fellows MP, also welcomed the opening of the process.“Young people in