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Sunday, 10 March 2019

BBC News

• Richard Leonard targets 'free bus travel for all'The Scottish Labour leader says his long-term aim is to build a free bus network serving Scotland.

The Scotsman

• Labour unveils plans for ‘universal free bus travel’ for all ScotsAmbitious plans to deliver “universal free bus travel” for all Scots have been unveiled by Labour leader Richard Leonard in a keynote address to party members.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Campaign for First Bus to introduce fairer bus prices after price hikeA campaign has been started to ask First Bus to introduce fairer bus fares after last year’s price hike.

Other Regional Press

• Crawley bus depot is named the best in the countryMETROBUS has unveiled a gold-fronted bus to celebrate its Crawley depot winning the Top National Depot award at the UK Bus Awards.  
• Calderdale councillor demands rethink over axed bus services A Calderdale councillor is calling on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to reconsider the planned withdrawal and reduction of some bus routes which could leave residents isolated.
• Labour’s Richard Leonard promises free bus network for ScotlandA future Labour government in Scotland would introduce free bus travel for all, its leader Richard Leonard has pledged.