UK government extends £2 bus fare cap again amid cost of living crisis

The cap to remain for bus services outside London until 31 October

Ellie Ng
Wednesday 17 May 2023 05:49 BST
<p>Transport secretary Mark Harper said the government will invest £200m to extend the cap</p>

Transport secretary Mark Harper said the government will invest £200m to extend the cap

The government has extended the £2 bus fare cap for a second time to ensure bus travel remains “accessible and affordable for everyone”.

The cap will remain for bus services outside London until 31 October after which it will increase to £2.50 until 30 November 2024 before fares are reviewed, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.

Transport secretary Mark Harper said the government will invest £200m to extend the cap and a further £300m to support bus services until 2025 – £160m for local transport authorities to improve fares, services and infrastructure, and £140m for operators to protect essential services across England.

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