The cost of traveling and commuting can be a considerable amount out of your budget each month. Make sure you're not missing out on any travel passes and discounts that might be available to you.
Free bus travel
If you're under 22, you're able to travel on the bus for free. You need to have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card to do this. You can find more information about applying for an under 22s free bus pass on the West Dunbartonshire Council website.
If you're over 60, you're able to travel on the bus for free. You need to have an older person's bus pass to do this. You can find more information about applying for an older person's bus pass on mygov.scot.
If you're disabled, you're able to travel on most buses for free. You need to have a disabled person's bus pass to do this. You can find more information about applying for a disabled person's bus pass on mygov.scot.
Discounted travel
You might be able to get a railcard which can give you a discount off your train ticket price. This is usually 33%. There is more information about pricing and the railcards available on the ScotRail website.
If you are unemployed and get Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit, you might be able to apply for a free Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card. This card gives you 50% off some rail and bus travel. You should speak to your work coach to find out how to apply.