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Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance has hailed the “transformative” impact of SNP policies after new figures showed that children and young people from West Lothian have taken 6,116,865 free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for those under 22 three years ago. ‌

This follows news earlier this month that over 250 million free bus journeys have been made across Scotland since the SNP launched the scheme in January 2022. The total number of journeys has now risen to more than 257 million. ‌

The scheme continues to help eradicate child poverty, tackle climate change, and grow the economy by making it easier for young people to travel for education, employment, and leisure activities. ‌

Ms Constance said: “In the face of rising bills and food

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