KILMARNOCK and Irvine Valley MSP Alan Brown has hailed the news that single bus fares across Ayrshire and the west of Scotland will be capped at £2 from Monday, September 7.
During this year's election campaign, the SNP committed to making progress within its first 100 days towards extending the existing £2 bus fare cap beyond the Highlands and Islands.
First Minister John Swinney confirmed the move at Holyrood on Tuesday, September 1 as he announced his Programme For Government.
Mr Brown said: "This delivers on an important SNP election commitment and is another positive step to help with the cost of living, make public transport more affordable and encourage more sustainable travel.
"For people across Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley who rely on buses to get to work, education, appointments or simply to get around, the £2 cap will make a real difference.
"Only last week, local Labour MPs were publicly criticising the Scottish Government over the commitment and wrote to the Cabinet Secretary demanding its introduction.
"So I’m sure they’ll be delighted to see the SNP government delivering on its promise on day one of parliament’s return."
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