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Scotland launches £2 single-bus-fare cap in pilot

9/7/2026

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  • First Minister John Swinney launched a £2 single-bus-fare cap in western Scotland.
  • The cap began on Monday 7 September on routes in Glasgow, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and nearby councils.
  • Transport Scotland will reimburse operators, with the government spending £10 million on the pilot in the Highlands and islands.
  • CPT Scotland director Paul White said operators are ready, expects a 5% ridership rise, and warned of capacity strain.