Bus fares across Glasgow and the west of Scotland to be capped

Bus fares across Glasgow and the west of Scotland are set to be capped at £2 for single journeys from Monday, September 7, First Minister John Swinney announced in his Programme for Government statement. The £2 cap will apply across Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and Inverclyde. The change follows a pilot scheme introduced with a fare cap across the Highlands. The article notes that £2 fare caps are already in place in Manchester and Liverpool, while London riders pay £1.75 per single trip. It also references Andy Burnham’s earlier plan for England from January 1 next year.