Scotland to roll out £2 bus fare cap
UKPulse Local Desk
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has announced plans to introduce a £2 bus fare cap as part of his government programme.
- A £2 bus fare cap is planned for Scotland.
- The number of health boards in Scotland is planned to be cut from 14 to two.
- A misogyny bill is planned to be introduced to address violence against women and girls.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has unveiled his programme for government, which includes the planned roll-out of a £2 bus fare cap. The announcement was made today, 1 September 2026.
Other plans outlined by Mr Swinney include reducing the number of health boards from 14 to two and introducing a misogyny bill aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.
What this means for you: If you use buses in Scotland, you may see a £2 fare cap introduced.