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The SNP Government has been urged to speed up plans to remove free bus passes from young Scots who persistently misbehave on public transport. ‌

John Swinney announced in May that work was under way to develop a system that would strip under-22s of their entitlement following repeated bad behaviour . ‌

It came after repeated concerns were raised that the free pass scheme for youngsters has led to a rise in anti-social behaviour on vehicles and around bus stations. ‌

The flagship transport policy, backed by the SNP and Greens, is supposed to allow young Scots greater flexibility to find employment or educational opportunities.

Sarah Boyd, the managing director of Lothian Buses, previously told MSPs she had heard of “horrendous” experiences facing drivers

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