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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jon Stone

Government urged to make £2 bus fare permanent to cut congestion and emissions

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The government has been urged to make its temporary £2 bus fare cap permanent to make travel more affordable, cut congestion, and reduce emissions.

Single bus tickets across England will be capped at £2 a journey from 1 January to 31 March this year – a significant reduction on some routes outside the capital.

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