Free bus travel for those under the age of 22 will begin this month.
Now, around 930,000 will join the third of Scotland’s population who already benefit from free bus travel through the Older and Disabled Persons Free Bus scheme.
The extended scheme will help meet the Scottish Government's target of net zero emissions by 2045.
Minister for Transport, Graeme Dey, said: “We know that young people have been disproportionately impacted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, so it’s never been more important that we support them to achieve their fullest potential.
"Reducing barriers created by transport costs is one really positive action we can take.”
To use the new scheme, young people will need to apply for a new or replacement Young Scot National Entitlement Card to travel for free.
Kirsten Urquhart, Interim Chief Executive of Young Scot said: “Young people often tell us about the positive impact free travel would have on their lives.
“Free travel that is accessed easily by the Young Scot National Entitlement Card will open doors for young people.”
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