Assessing impact
Consultation : Free bus travel for people resident in Scotland aged under 19
Assessing impact
We are committed to assessing the impact of our new under 19s free bus travel proposals on a wide range of stakeholder groups across Scotland and local communities. This consultation will help us assess the impact of the scheme including in relation to equalities, business and regulation, child rights and wellbeing. For example your views will inform us about the likely impact of our policy on our duty to advance equality, eliminate discrimination and foster good relations for people who share certain protected characteristics such as:
- age
- disability
- sex
- gender reassignment
- sexual orientation
- race and religion or belief
- pregnancy and maternity
We will take a robust evidence based approach to the development of our impact assessments and will work in close consultation with key stakeholders and representatives of particular groups that are likely to be impacted.
Question 6
Are there any likely impacts the proposals contained within this Consultation may have on particular groups of people, with reference to the 'protected characteristics' listed above? Please be as specific as possible.
Question 7
Do you think the proposals contained within this Consultation may have any additional implications on the rights, wellbeing and safety of children and young people that is not picked up above?
Question 8
Do you think the proposals contained in this Consultation are likely to increase or reduce the costs and burdens for bus companies, public bodies, third sector organisations or businesses? Please be as specific as possible.