England's £2 cap on bus fares will be extended until the end of June. The scheme had been due to end on March 21 but has now been extended by three months.
The Department for Transport also confirmed that a three-month extension to bus service funding had also been agreed. The funding was initially introduced during the coronavirus pandemic and bus companies had warned services may be cancelled if a new deal was not struck.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I want to make bus travel affordable for all, that’s why we’re continuing to cap fares at £2 and protecting local routes, ensuring we have a modern and efficient network that’s accessible for everyone. Getting more people onto reliable and affordable buses will strengthen communities and help grow the economy, connecting people to jobs, driving pensioners to see friends and family, and helping people attend medical appointments or access education.
