Transport barrier for youngsters in rural areas
A piece of similar research would be equally illuminating in parts of rural England. The needs of young people in rural places are frequently overlooked and this is a powerful narrative.
The research showed that young people questioned spent an average of 20% of their income on travelling to work, and that a third of them had to travel more than 30 miles per day for work or education.
Emma Cooper, chief executive of Scottish Rural Action, said: “Young people in rural areas deserve the same access to education and employment as young people who live elsewhere, and to do that, we need an integrated, reliable, frequent and affordable public transport system.
“Young people are telling us that they are missing out on jobs and training because public transport costs too much for them, which will have a lifelong impact on their skill levels, earnings and our rural economy.”