# Twelve-Year-Old Left Walking After Bus Pass Mix-Up

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-07T08:04:45+00:00
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## Resource

A 12-year-old girl in Midlothian was forced to walk to school after her expired bus pass—issued for kids under 12—was confiscated by the driver on her birthday. Though Scotland offers free travel for under-22s, the pass system has a catch: younger kids’ passes expire the day before their 12th birthday, while older teens need a separate Young Scot card. The mom, unaware of the change, felt the driver’s response was harsh, especially since the girl was just trying to get to school. Lothian Buses is now investigating and reaching out to the family, pledging to improve how they handle such situations—especially with young passengers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b67971b6db49c5f

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