A £2 bus fare cap has been rolled out across Strathclyde in Scotland, to make public transport more affordable.

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to to expand the £2 fare cap beyond the Highlands and Islands and towards a nationwide £2 Bus Fare Cap.

The new cap applies to participating bus services throughout Strathclyde, covering Glasgow, Ayrshire, Inverclyde, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Dunbartonshire.

First Minister John Swinney said: "The cost of living remains one of the biggest challenges facing households across Scotland, so making public transport more affordable is all the more an important.

"The launch of the £2 Bus Fare Cap across Strathclyde means that more people can get where they need to go with more money in their pocket – that is clear action to help people save money during a cost of living crisis.

"Following the successful rollout across the Highlands and Islands, this expansion is the next major step towards our ambition of delivering a national rollout of £2 bus fares, ensuring they apply in every area in Scotland.

"Bus travel remains the most widely used form of public transport in Scotland and we are working to make it as affordable, accessible and attractive as possible. This is vital to grow the economy, travel sustainably and protect the planet.”

Andy Cullen, Regional Director of First Bus in Scotland, said: “We look forward to welcoming our regular customers on board and seeing more people discover the value of using the bus in their daily travel across Glasgow and the wider region.

“We will continue to work in partnership with the government to ensure the £2 fare cap is a success and reinforces the important role of buses in keeping people, families and communities connected to jobs, education, training, healthcare and leisure.”