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Free ferries for under-22s to begin next week across islands

  • Residents under 22 in Orkney, Shetland, and the Western Isles will receive free inter-island ferry travel starting April 1, as stated by the Scottish Government.
  • Eligible youths must show a Young Scot or National Entitlement Card for free foot passenger travel on selected ferries, excluding vehicle travelers.
  • Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop stated this initiative aims to improve access to education and employment for young islanders.
  • The scheme aims to combat child poverty and provide equal transport access, mirroring the free bus travel introduced in January 2022.
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Fares to increase on one of Scotland’s most scenic ferry routes

The Corran Ferry, between the A82 and A861, provides a 'lifeline' connection linking the communities of Fort William, Ardgour, Sunart, Ardnamurchan,…

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Press & JournalPress & Journal
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Free ferries for under-22s to begin next week across islands

Residents under 22 living in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles will get free inter-island ferry travel starting from next week.

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Why the Scottish Government’s free inter-island ferry travel for under-22s will tackle poverty and disadvantage and opposition criticism is just stupid

Professor John Robertson OBA The University of the Highlands and Islands campus in Lerwick, Shetland, offers a wide range of education and training courses which can help young islanders to climb out of disadvantaged circumstances but travel, even within the islands, can be too costly for them. The Scottish Government has introduced free ferry travel to enhance the existing free bus passes for under 22s to support students and apprentices. It’s …

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The Shetland TimesThe Shetland Times

Free inter-island ferry travel for young people is hoped to tackle child poverty

Young people will be able able to travel for free on the inter-island ferries from next month. Free inter-island ferry travel for young people is hoped to tackle child poverty

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Press & Journal broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
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