Ministers mull CPT’s request for extra reimbursement cash

CONCESSIONARY FARES

Concessions: £6.4m shortfall

Concessions: £6.4m shortfall

The Scottish Government is considering a request from bus operators for additional funding  to cover a shortfall of at least £6.4m in the budget for concessionary fares reimbursement in 2018/19.  

Transport secretary Michael Matheson met with representatives of the Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland last week to discuss the matter. 

Matheson had earlier revealed to the Scottish Parliament’s rural economy and connectivity committee that the demand for...

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