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Free prisoner family transport service struggling to continue

The travel service is operated by the charity Sacro, but at a loss.

18th Apr 2024

A service which transports families of prisoners to make visits says it’s taking on more costs at a time loved ones are struggling to afford the expense.

STV News has been meeting an Edinburgh volunteer driver and one of his regular long-standing passengers.

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