Scottish Greens Call for New Tax on Frequent Flyers to Fund Buses

Scottish Greens call for new tax on frequent flyers to fund buses

Greens call for a tax on flights to fund buses

Scottish Greens call for tax on frequent flyers to fund cheaper public transport

THE Scottish Greens have called for a new tax on frequent flyers ...

Time for a frequent flyer tax to support public transport

The Scottish Greens are calling for the wealthiest frequent flyers to pay more to protect the planet and cut the cost of trains and buses. The party wants to introduce a Frequent Flyer Levy that would see those who fly the most paying more, with the money raised invested in cheaper and greener alternatives. Research by the Scottish Trades Union Congress shows that a levy could raise around £50 million a year in Scotland. Replacing the Air Depart…

Scottish Greens Call for Frequent Flyer Tax to Fund Cheaper Trains and Buses

Scottish Greens propose a frequent flyer levy that could raise £50 million annually for cheaper public transport, with exemptions to protect lifeline island flights.