Neil Gray has welcomed the announcement of a new grant to support local bus services.
The Holyrood representative for Airdrie and Shotts has welcomed the new grant to support local bus services while passenger numbers recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Scottish Government has committed £93.5m of the 2022/23 budget to support bus operators, due to the changed travel patterns during pandemic restrictions.
Neil told Lanarkshire Live : “As passenger numbers recover across Airdrie and Shotts due to the easing of restrictions, I’m delighted to see the Scottish Government offering significant support for Scotland’s bus services.
“Committing nearly £94m for 2022/23 offers financial certainty for companies and for passengers, and ensures our communities can remain connected by vital local bus links.
“Our travel options play a crucial part in Scotland’s transition to net zero - and this grant is an important step in protecting sustainable travel, cutting car kilometres and supporting connected communities across Scotland."
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