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Glasgow to Launch Free Transit Trial for Adults

11/1/2025

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Glasgow City Council will trial a free public transport scheme approved by local councillors for residents aged 22 to 59, starting in early 2026.
The pilot will provide card tickets for buses, trains, and subways.
Councillor Christy Mearns (Glasgow City Council) said the scheme could transform lives, especially for people in poverty.
Across Scotland, more than 250 million free bus journeys have been taken by under-22s since January 2022.

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Glasgow City Council will trial a free public transport scheme approved by local councillors for residents aged 22 to 59, starting in early 2026.
The pilot will provide card tickets for buses, trains, and subways.
Councillor Christy Mearns (Glasgow City Council) said the scheme could transform lives, especially for people in poverty.
Across Scotland, more than 250 million free bus journeys have been taken by under-22s since January 2022.