SCOTLAND’S buses will be brought under “public control” by the end of the parliament, according to First Minister John Swinney.Addressing SNP conference in Aberdeen, Mr Swinney promised an overhaul of bus regulation by the next Holyrood election in 2031, potentially giving regional transport partnerships greater control over routes and fares.Pledging also to extend the £2 fare pilot already under way in greater Glasgow and the Highlands and Islands nationwide by 2031, he told conference: “We need more buses and we need more frequent buses.

SCOTLAND’S buses will be brought under “public control” by the end of the parliament, according to First Minister John Swinney.

Addressing SNP conference in Aberdeen, Mr Swinney promised an overhaul of bus regulation by the next Holyrood election in 2031, potentially giving regional transport partnerships greater control over routes and fares.

Pledging also to extend the £2 fare pilot already under way in greater Glasgow and the Highlands and Islands nationwide by 2031, he told conference: “We need more buses and we need more frequent buses.

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