Bus fares to be capped at £2 until June 2023

The Government is supporting travel through a fare cap at £2. Details can be found here.

For example this would bring the cost of travel between Gillingham and Shaftesbury by the X2 bus to £2.

The reduction has been extended from March to June 2023

the Government said this about the price cap:

The move will help passengers with travel costs for work, education, shopping and medical treatments over the winter months while they are facing pressures from the rising cost of living.

Bus fares vary across different parts of the country and between bus operators, and can even reach almost £6 for a single journey in rural areas. The new cap means passengers in those areas could save more than £60 a month if they took 4 single trips a week.

The average single fare for a 3-mile journey is estimated at over £2.80, meaning that the new fare will save passengers almost 30% of the price every time they travel.

If you want more help with bus journeys and just generally getting around please visit our practical advice page here.