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Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers

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Meighan, C. (2026, October 24). Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/greens-green-shetland-edinburgh-wharf-b1302193.html

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During his keynote speech at the Scottish Green conference, Ross Greer, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, proposed a "millennial rail card" for individuals aged 31-49, offering one-third off train fares. This policy would be funded by a frequent flyer levy aimed at wealthy and frequent flyers, with an estimated annual revenue of £50 million according to the STUC. The plan includes exemptions for essential flights to Scotland's islands and is part of the Greens' broader strategy to address climate change while supporting public transport affordability.

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On October 24, Ross Greer, co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, announced a new policy called the "millennial rail card" during the party's conference. The plan aims to offer discounted train fares for those aged between 31 and 49 who are currently not eligible for such benefits. To fund this initiative, the Greens propose implementing a frequent flyer levy targeting wealthy and frequent flyers. According to Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) estimates, the tax on frequent flyers could generate around £50 million annually. The party's initial costings suggest the millennial rail card would cost approximately £47 million but expects increased train usage to eventually offset these costs. However, due to time constraints in upcoming budget negotiations with the SNP, the policy will likely be introduced sometime before 2031.

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Ross Greer, the party’s co-leader, said the 31-49 age group was the only one not to be offered a discounted rail fare scheme. asserted

group → say → scheme

Speaking during his keynote speech at the Scottish Green conference, the Greens said their plans would be paid for by a frequent flyer levy. asserted

plans → speak → levy

The party said the policy would target the richest and most frequent flyers and would help limit emissions while supporting Scots taking the bus or train. asserted

policy → say → bus

According to the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), a tax on frequent flyers could raise around £50 million a year. uncertain

tax → accord → million

The Greens said their plans would include an exemption for lifeline flights to Scotland’s islands. asserted

plans → say → islands

Mr Greer said: “This weekend we are proposing a Frequent Flyer Levy for those who get the plane like the rest of us get the bus. asserted

rest → say → bus

“Regular business flights within the UK are literally fuelling climate breakdown. asserted

flights → fuel → breakdown

“They should be paying far more than families going on holiday once a year. asserted

They → pay → holiday

Mr Greer said “a whole generation” of Scots came in adulthood since the financial crash in 2007/2008 have struggled with the basics of life. asserted

generation → say → life

He told Green members at Eden Court: “Millennials who too often still can’t afford a deposit for a home, still can’t afford to start a family, still can’t get graduate jobs. asserted

who → tell → jobs

“They are also the only people currently paying full price for their train tickets. asserted

They → pay → tickets

“Everyone else can get a discount or railcard. asserted

Everyone → get → discount

“So today I can announce that Green MSPs would use the money from taxing frequent flyers to deliver a millennial railcard, offering one third off train fares for people in their 30s and 40s. asserted

MSPs → announce → 30s

It is the latest push from the Greens on public transport, with the party playing a key role in the scrapping peak rail fares, rolling out free bus travel to under 22s, and the £2 bus cap in the Highlands. asserted

party → play → Highlands

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