Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme is available to all young people aged 5-21 living in Scotland from January 31.

To gain access to the scheme you can apply online at http://www.getyournec.scot/ for your new or replacement Young Scot National Entitlement card.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "Please note that due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic we are advising only those who require free travel for essential purposes i.e. education, training, work care and/or other essential reasons apply at this time.

For further guidance please visit: shorturl.at/btvH9

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