Next year, all bus rides will cost £2 to assist families deal with the cost-of-living issue

Next year, all bus rides will be restricted at £2 to assist families deal with the winter cost-of-living problem.

From January through March 2023, the £2 limit applies to single travels in England
This £60 million government investment will save travellers up to £3 each journey.

Last month, bus service cuts were averted thanks to £130 million in financing.

Next year, bus rides will be restricted at £2 to alleviate the cost-of-living problem.

From January to March, the restriction will apply to single travels in England, saving some travellers almost £3 each trip.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who revealed the idea last night, said: ‘Buses are by far the most popular mode of public transportation, so guaranteeing that virtually all bus rides cost no more than £2 would support travellers over the winter and give direct assistance to thousands of homes.

To alleviate the cost-of-living issue, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that bus rides would be restricted at £2 next year.

This £60 million investment will allow everyone to travel economically to job, school, stores, and doctors’ offices.

We recognize that consumers will feel the impact of increased expenses, therefore we have worked diligently to give tangible assistance.

The idea is supported by ninety percent of the market’s bus operators. Alison Edwards, from the Confederation of Passenger Transport, described it as “attractive.”

Buses are by far the most popular mode of public transportation, therefore the limit would directly benefit thousands of homes.

Paul Tuohy, spokesperson for the advocacy group Campaign for Better Transport, said, “This is great news for millions of people.”

Last month, severe cutbacks to bus services in England were averted by Government money totaling £130 million.