Highland and island bus passengers benefit from £2 fare cap trial
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Highland and island bus passengers benefit from £2 fare cap trial

2 Sep 2026 · Originally published 1 Sep 2026 7/10 Original headline: How is a £2 cap on bus fares working in the Highlands and Islands?
A year-long pilot scheme has capped adult single bus fares at £2 across six local authority areas, including the Highlands, Orkney, and Shetland. By reducing long-distance travel costs significantly, the initiative aims to make public transport more accessible while the Scottish government works toward a nationwide rollout by the end of the parliamentary term.
Source: BBC Scotland Scotland
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