Scotland's Green Party has unveiled a sweeping election manifesto ahead of the 7 May vote for Holyrood (Scotland's devolved parliament), promising free bus travel through full public ownership of bus services, a universal basic income, thousands of additional teachers and doctors, and nearly 80,000 new social homes by 2031. Co-leader Ross Greer said the policies would be funded through new taxes on wealthy property owners, large corporations, and carbon-intensive land use, though he acknowledged the manifesto had not been fully costed. The party, buoyed by rising poll numbers that in some surveys place it ahead of Labour, believes it could win up to 12 seats and hold the balance of power at Holyrood — while also helping block Reform UK from gaining regional list seats.