How the Bus Infrastructure Fund will aim to support rural services in areas such as the Scottish Borders.

The Bus Infrastructure Fund supports bus services through improving the infrastructure that they rely on. In 2026-27 £20 million has been provided to all local authorities through Tier 1 of the fund, which is dedicated to supporting the design, development, and delivery of bus infrastructure, including improvements to accessibility such as enhanced bus stops, shelters, real-time information and small-scale bus priority measures. The fund’s allocation methodology places significant weight on rural dispersion, with funding invested to support public transport services and address local transport needs.