That the Parliament recognises the importance of affordable bus services connecting people to employment, education and essential services; welcomes the success of the free bus schemes available to 2.4 million people, including all those aged under 22, over 60 and disabled people; believes that more can be done to make it easier and cheaper for everyone to get around and supports, therefore, the phased rollout of a £2 bus fare cap, building on its introduction in the Highlands and Islands; endorses the introduction of the £2 cap in Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and Inverclyde as quickly as is practicable as part of the next phase of a national rollout, and welcomes the opportunity to develop Better Buses legislation in the current parliamentary session to support the delivery of affordable fares nationally and foster new routes, not least in rural areas.
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK , Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026