As England has announced its £2 bus fare cap introduction this week, the Scottish Government has also announced the expansion of the same initiative after a trial was introduced in the Highlands and Islands earlier this year.
The £2 bus fare cap will first be introduced to the Strathclyde region, with plans in place to extend the initiative nationwide. So far, peak rail fares have been eliminated to help with the cost of living crisis, while under-22s and over 60s also receive free travel across Scotland.
The exact date for the £2 bus fare cap for the Strathclyde region has not yet been introduced, so watch this space for further updates!
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn said: “The cost of living continues to put pressure on families across Scotland, and making public transport more affordable is one of the ways this government is determined to support people. That’s why we’ve scrapped peak rail fares and why we’ve committed record funding for bus services and concessionary travel in excess of £530 million for 2026-27.”
“In addition to free bus travel for under 22’s, which has been a massive success with over 300 million journeys now made through the scheme – our £2 bus fare cap is already helping people save money on everyday journeys, while making it easier to choose the bus.”
“We are now moving at pace to extend that support to more communities and ultimately deliver a nationwide £2 fare cap – helping households, supporting our economy and encouraging more sustainable travel.”
