Bus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
Summary
Bus fares in parts of western Scotland, including Glasgow and surrounding areas, will be limited to £2 per trip starting Monday. The Scottish government also announced plans to reduce the number of health boards from 14 to 2 to try to improve treatment waiting times by 2031.Key Facts
- The £2 fare cap applies to journeys in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, and Inverclyde.
- This is part of the SNP's plan to make all bus journeys in Scotland cost no more than £2 per single fare by the end of this parliamentary term.
- The cap is already in place for the Highlands and islands.
- The number of health boards in Scotland will be cut from 14 to 2, divided into east and west regions.
- The goal is to ensure no patient waits more than 26 weeks for treatment by 2031.
- Some critics worry the health board cuts could lead to job losses and reduced services.
- Other government plans include a new campaign against misogyny and measures to address cost-of-living challenges.
- Opposition parties have expressed concerns about whether the new health board arrangement will work effectively.
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