Bus passengers across Renfrewshire and the west of Scotland are set to pay more for journeys from January, after the area’s main bus operator confirmed a wide-ranging fare increase.
The company says fares will rise from Monday, 5th January 2026, citing rising operating costs and pressure on the public transport industry.
According to the operator, the cost of running bus services in Scotland has increased by around 10 per cent over the past year, prompting a review of ticket prices across single journeys, returns, and weekly and monthly passes.
Adult single fares will rise by between 10p and 55p, depending on distance. The cheapest single ticket will increase from £1.95 to £2.05, while the highest single fare will rise from £10.50 to £11.05.
Weekly, monthly and flexible tickets will also increase across all zones, including Greater Glasgow, Inverclyde, and Clydeside, with four-week saver tickets rising by several pounds in most areas.
For example, a Greater Glasgow four-week saver will increase from £77.70 to £81.70, while the Inverclyde four-week saver will rise by the same amount. In the Clydeside zone, a four-week ticket will increase from £122.10 to £128.20.
Student fares are also affected, with day tickets and longer-term passes increasing across all zones. In Greater Glasgow, a student day saver will rise from £4.95 to £5.20, while a standard student saver will increase from £66.15 to £69.50.
Child fares will rise too, with single journeys typically increasing by 10p, and day saver tickets going up by 15p to 25p, depending on the zone.
As part of the changes, the operator is introducing a new Clydeflyer day return ticket priced at £7.50, replacing several existing off-peak coastal return options on services including the 901, 906 and 906X.
The company said it had worked to keep increases “as low as possible” while continuing to invest in service reliability and staff pay, adding that regular travellers can still save money through weekly and monthly tickets.
The fare changes will come into effect just after the Christmas and New Year period, impacting commuters, students and families travelling throughout Renfrewshire and beyond.