Meeting of the Parliament 04 June 2026 [Draft]
I agree with that proposition, which is why it was in the SNP manifesto. It is being progressed as part of the Government’s early actions. We are very pleased with the progress that has been made on the bus fare cap in the Highlands and Islands. It is providing real benefits for individuals in our communities there, and I want to see families in other parts of the country benefit.
During the election campaign, my party made it clear that our priority was to roll out the proposal, although I have to be candid with the Parliament that it will take us time to do so. Our priority was to roll it out across the Strathclyde transport area in the west of Scotland, and then to take the practical steps that will be necessary to implement our manifesto commitment.