Scot Lib Dems hit out at huge rail fare rise

Speaking as rail fares across Scotland rise by 8.7%, Scottish Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Daniel O’Malley said:

“These huge rail fare rises are bleak news for commuters and travellers. No wonder Scotland keeps missing its emission reduction targets when the SNP and Greens conspire to keep raising ticket prices.

“ScotRail has now been in public hands for two years but we are as far as ever from the long-term ticketing solutions we need to encourage people to rely on rail travel.

“Scottish Liberal Democrats want to see a public transport system that works for all communities, for all ages, and for the climate. We want to see fares cut, new options for two/three-day a week season tickets and for the government to work with councils to explore new lines, particularly in areas that suffer from inadequate public transport links.”