# Scotland to extend £2 bus fare cap to the North East

> The Scottish Government says the cap will cover eligible single journeys on participating services in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire from April 2027.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T19:46:04+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-17
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The Scottish Government announced on 17 October that its £2 Bus Fare Cap will extend to North East Scotland from April 2027. Under the expansion, eligible single journeys on participating bus services in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire will cost no more than £2.

The move is the latest step toward the government’s stated ambition of a nationwide cap. The announcement says the scheme has already been introduced in the Highlands and Islands and extended across Strathclyde. Transport Scotland will work with bus operators, local authorities and regional partners on preparations; details of participating operators and eligible services are due before launch. The notice sets out a future fare policy and area, while passenger use and savings have not yet been measured.

## Data

### Bus fare cap expansion

Scope and start date announced by the Scottish Government on 17 October 2026.

Methodology: The table summarizes the announced fare rule and area; further service details are due before launch.

| Item | Detail | Ceiling per eligible single journey (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Fare ceiling | No more than £2 for an eligible single journey on participating services | 2 |
| Expansion area | Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland |  |
| Effective date | April 2027 |  |

Sources: <https://www.gov.scot/news/2-bus-fare-cap-for-the-north-east/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/scotland-north-east-2-pound-bus-fare-cap-april-2027/data/source-facts?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/scotland-north-east-2-pound-bus-fare-cap-april-2027/data/source-facts?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Scottish Government](<https://www.gov.scot/news/2-bus-fare-cap-for-the-north-east/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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