SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar Alasdair Allan has welcomed the news that, from 23 February, single bus fares in the Western Isles will cost no more than £2 for both adults and children.

The policy was announced by the SNP Scottish Government in December 2025 and is intended to run until February 2027, subject to Transport Scotland funding. The £10 million pilot scheme is part of the Scottish Government’s delivering on recommendations of the Fair Fares Review.

Alasdair Allan commented:

“The introduction of the £2 bus fare cap pilot scheme in the Western Isles is a welcome step in making public transport more accessible and affordable for islanders and I hope it encourages bus travel across the islands.

“Concessionary travel already exists in Scotland for under 22s and over 60s, so I hope this fare cap will make the prospect of bus travel a more viable option for lower-income passengers.

“Of course, this is currently a pilot scheme, but if people make use of it, that increases its chance of remaining in the long term.

“Ultimately, this cap is further proof that this SNP Government’s priority is helping the people of Scotland through this cost-of-living and climate crisis by keeping more money in their pockets.”