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More growth in bus routes operated by councils, Scottish strategy shows

Rhodri Clark
30 April 2026
 

 The Fifth Delivery Plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy highlights how local authorities are increasingly operating bus services themselves.

Highland Council has led the way, operating bus services since 2022. It is now developing a model for the creation of Britain’s first new municipal bus company in modern times (LTT932).

The delivery plan says Scottish Borders Council’s bus fleet has meanwhile increased to 34 vehicles and bringing services in-house has...

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