Some pupils in S1 have been asking about Young Scot cards.\u00a0 Below is some information from Youth Services about how young people can go about applying for them:<\/p>\n
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Young Scot\/Junior National Entitlement Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n The Under 22years Free Bus Travel Scheme launched in January 2022, this allows young people aged 5-21 to travel for free on any bus in Scotland.\u00a0 To access this free travel, young people will need to have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card (11-21years) or a Junior National Entitlement Card (5-10years).<\/p>\n Children under 16 years old will need their parent\/guardian to apply on their behalf and provide approval for free bus travel.\u00a0 Young people aged 16-21 years will be able to apply for a young scot card and free bus travel themselves.\u00a0 If a young person already has an existing young scot card but it does not work on the buses for free bus travel, please complete the \u201calready has\u201d form.<\/p>\n The Shetland Islands Council have created their own local online forms to make the application process more straightforward for parents\/guardians and young people.\u00a0 Here are the links to the application forms:<\/p>\n My child is 5-10years and does not have a Junior National Entitlement Card<\/a><\/p>\n My child is 11years+ and does not<\/strong> have a Young Scot\/National Entitlement Card<\/a><\/p>\n My child is 11years+ and already has a Young Scot\/National Entitlement Card<\/a><\/p>\n I am aged 16-21 and do not have a Young Scot\/National Entitlement Card<\/a><\/p>\n I am aged 16-21 and already have a Young Scot\/National Entitlement Card<\/a><\/p>\n If you require the Disabled Concessionary Travel then please contact our colleagues at Transport Planning 01595744868 or email transport@shetland.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you need assistance with the form or do not have access to the internet, please contact Youth and Employability Services on 01595744490 or email youthservices@shetland.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Please note, no card will be received if an application form is not completed.<\/p>\n For further information, please visit: www.shetland.gov.uk\/youth-services<\/a><\/p>\n Here is a reminder of the benefits of a Young Scot NEC, available for young people aged 11-26:<\/p>\n For more information about the Young Scot National Entitlement Card, please visit the website www.young.scot\/the-young-scot-card<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some pupils in S1 have been asking about Young Scot cards.\u00a0 Below is some information from Youth Services about how young people can go about applying for them: Young Scot\/Junior National Entitlement Cards The Under 22years Free Bus Travel … Continue reading \n