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Gillian Mackay: “The £2 bus fare cap has been a game-changer for thousands of people across the Highlands and Islands, helping families…”

On the recordAugust 21, 2026
The £2 bus fare cap has been a game-changer for thousands of people across the Highlands and Islands, helping families and regular travellers to cut the cost of getting around, reducing emissions and keeping more money in people’s pockets.
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Gillian Mackay
Scottish Green Party

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Scottish Greens co-leader on the bus fare cap impact.

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