Stagecoach has announced their special New Year deal that will see riders across Scotland receive one week of free bus travel.

The promotion will apply to all four-week megarider tickets purchased online between New Year’s Day until January 31, inclusive.

With rail and other operator fares set to increase in January, a spokesperson for Stagecoach said they believe this is a time when most people are looking to make savings.

The promotional offer has been introduced to encourage people to ditch the car or switch to bus from rail and choose a more environmentally friendly way to commute.

Robert Andrew, regional director, said: “It is great to be able to offer our customers a huge cost saving at this time of year and thank them for their custom while helping with the back to work commute.

"We hope that it will encourage other commuters to choose Stagecoach and see the many other benefits we have to offer.

“We want to make it as easy and affordable as possible for people to use the bus. We provide a service which is accessible, convenient and available and pride ourselves on being a reliable bus service in the local communities and cities that we serve.” More information can be found online via at stagecoachbus.com/scotlandsale.