Bus passengers across North East Scotland will benefit from more
affordable public transport from April 2027 when the £2 Bus Fare
Cap is expanded to the region.
The rollout is the latest stage in the Scottish Government's
commitment to deliver a nationwide £2 Bus Fare Cap, helping
people with the cost of living while encouraging greater use of
public transport. The cap will apply to eligible single bus
journeys across participating services in Aberdeen City and
Aberdeenshire from April 2027.
The expansion follows the successful introduction of the £2 Bus
Fare Cap in the Highlands and Islands and across the Strathclyde
area, extending the benefits of lower fares to hundreds of
thousands more passengers across the North East of Scotland.
First Minister said:
"The expansion of the £2 Bus Fare Cap across North East Scotland
means passengers travelling across Aberdeen City and
Aberdeenshire will be able to benefit from cheaper bus travel
from April 2027, putting more money back into people's pockets
while helping them access work, education, healthcare and leisure
opportunities.
"This is another significant step towards our ambition of
delivering a nationwide £2 Bus Fare Cap. Following successful
rollouts in the Highlands and Islands and Strathclyde, we are
continuing to extend the scheme to more communities across the
country.
"The cost of living continues to put pressure on households
across Scotland, and we are determined to make public transport
more affordable for the people who rely on it every day.
"Bus services are vital to our economy and to the connectivity of
our towns, villages and cities. By making bus travel more
affordable and attractive, we can help tackle the cost of living,
support sustainable travel choices and encourage more people to
leave the car at home."
Transport Scotland will work closely with bus operators, local
authorities and regional transport partners to prepare for the
expansion and ensure passengers can benefit from simpler, more
affordable travel across the region.
Further details on participating operators and eligible services
will be published ahead of the scheme's launch in April 2027.
Background
The £2 Bus Fare Cap means participating operators will charge no
more than £2 for eligible single bus journeys.
The cap was first introduced in the Highlands and Islands before
being extended to the Strathclyde region as part of the Scottish
Government's commitment to deliver a nationwide £2 Bus Fare Cap.
The expansion across North East Scotland, covering Aberdeen City
and Aberdeenshire, will come into effect in April 2027.
The Scottish Government remains committed to delivering a
nationwide £2 Bus Fare Cap across Scotland during this
Parliament.
Transport Scotland plan to set out further detail on Better
Bus Legislation in 2027.
