It provides hassle-free bus travel throughout Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen as only one ticket is needed to use local buses provided by any operator. The operator-led project involves Aberdeenshire Council, Stagecoach, First Aberdeen, Bain’s Coaches (representing other bus operators), Aberdeen City Council and Nestrans.

The integrated smart card was the first of its kind in Scotland.

Aberdeenshire Council administers the ticketing scheme on behalf of the bus operators. Grasshopper passes can be bought from bus drivers. For further information including ticket zones and prices see: www.grasshopperpass.com