Bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 from January to March next year, the Government has announced. The move, announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, will see the price of a single bus journey in England capped at £2 for three months amid growing concerns about the cost of living this winter.
According to the Department for Transport, the £60 million plan could see some passengers save more than £3 per single bus ticket. The Department said the average fare for a three-mile journey is around £2.80, meaning that passengers will now save 30% of the price every time they travel.
Mr Shapps said: “Buses are by far and away the most used form of public transport, so ensuring that almost all bus journeys are no more than £2 will assist passengers over the winter months and provide direct help to thousands of households across the country. This £60 million boost will mean everyone can affordably get to work, education, the shops and doctors’ appointments.
