Government claims £1bn to be spent on buses as fares cap rises to £3

Peter Stonham
04 November 2024
The £2 cap for a single bus fare, which was introduced in January 2023, has ben extended three times since then, but will rise to £3 at the start of next year
The £2 cap for a single bus fare, which was introduced in January 2023, has ben extended three times since then, but will rise to £3 at the start of next year

 

Single bus fares are being capped at £3 until the end of 2025, the Prime Minister announced ahead of the Budget, claiming the arrangement to replace the £2 rate comes on top of nearly £925 million pledged “to deliver high quality services and protect vital bus routes up and down the country”.

Seemingly identifying itself with the previous Government’s spending plans, the DfT said “Millions of people will enjoy better bus services as the Government...

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