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Teen's Bus Pass Controversy Sparks Outrage After Fatal Attack

2/17/2026

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Jim Fairlie, connectivity minister, said there are 'no guarantees' the teen sentenced to four years for culpable homicide would lose his free bus pass on release.
February 2024 attack at a bus station led to Keith Rollinson dying from a heart attack after the intoxicated teen assaulted him.
Labour and Conservative MSPs criticized government for failing to address it.
Controversy centers on plans to revoke bus passes for disorderly behavior.

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Jim Fairlie, connectivity minister, said there are 'no guarantees' the teen sentenced to four years for culpable homicide would lose his free bus pass on release.
February 2024 attack at a bus station led to Keith Rollinson dying from a heart attack after the intoxicated teen assaulted him.
Labour and Conservative MSPs criticized government for failing to address it.
Controversy centers on plans to revoke bus passes for disorderly behavior.