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Motion · S7M-00019 · 14 May 2026

Improving Bus Services in Rural Areas

Lodged by Colin Beattie (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 11 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the need for a cohesive bus network in rural areas; understands that some services in Midlothian North have been reduced or cancelled to the detriment of residents, including the withdrawal of Lothian Buses' 46 service; believes that this damages the local economy and disproportionately impacts vulnerable people in their access to jobs, healthcare and education; welcomes the commitment to a £2 bus fare cap, and notes the view that this must coincide with an improvement to rural bus networks.

Supporters (11)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.