Between studying, working, and volunteering, Poppy Fairbairn covers hundreds of miles a month on Scotland's bus network. But the 19-year-old medical student, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, does not pay a penny for her travel. As a National Entitlement Card (NEC) holder, Poppy - who is part-time swimming teacher alongside her studies at the University of St Andrews – benefits from Scotland's free bus transport for those aged under 22. She said the scheme, which has run in Scotland for more than four years, means she "doesn't have to worry" about the cost of travel. Young people in England under the age of 16 will benefit from free bus travel in August under new measures announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves on Thursday. In Scotland, anyone aged between five and 21 with an NEC featuring the blue 'ITSO' circle is permitted to travel on any bus service within Scotland free of charge. Poppy lives in St Andrews during term time and uses the bus network to get to and from classes, as well as making the 50-mile round trip home to Kirkcaldy on a regular basis. She also volunteers with a number of organisations, including the Scouts, Young Scot and Scottish Action for Mental Health, in locations ac
May 25, 2026 → May 25, 2026
Between studying, working, and volunteering, Poppy Fairbairn covers hundreds of miles a month on Scotland's bus network. But the 19-year-old medical student, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, does not pay a penny for her travel. As a National…
Read original at BBC →1 updates from 1 source.
Between studying, working, and volunteering, Poppy Fairbairn covers hundreds of miles a month on Scotland's bus network. But the 19-year-old medical student, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, does not pay a penny for her travel.…
Read original at BBC →What this story stands on. Tier 0 is a primary record or the subject's own words; higher tiers must be attributed, never stated as bare fact.
Between studying, working, and volunteering, Poppy Fairbairn covers hundreds of miles a month on Scotland's bus network. But the 19-year-old medical student, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, does not pay a penny for her travel. As a National…
View source →Tier key: T0 = Primary source · T1 = Wire · T2 = Outlet report · T3 = Commentary
A long strip of shoreline on the Inner Moray Firth could be set to be designated a local nature reserve (LNR). Ardersier Common provides habitat for birds such as tern, curlew and…
Influential IPPR proposes capping rents at whichever is lower of consumer price inflation or wage growth One of the thinktanks closest to the Labour government is urging ministers…
Education secretary asks UK watchdog to look into nursery practices, including non-refundable deposits and add-ons Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is ordering a…
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least…
Surrey residents are being urged to be aware of oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars and their nests, which can pose risks to both people and animals. The larvae are active…
Alexia Putellas has won four Champions League titles with Barcelona Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London…
