National bus fare cap announced
The government has announced a new national bus fare cap of £2 a single from January 2023.
The cap will apply to all single bus journeys in England outside London, and will save passengers up to £3 a day.
The government says the cap will help to make bus travel more affordable for everyone, and will encourage more people to use public transport.
The cap will be funded by the government, and will be implemented by bus operators.
The announcement has been welcomed by transport groups, who say it will make a real difference to the lives of passengers.
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) said: “We welcome the introduction of a national bus fare cap, which will make bus travel more affordable for everyone. This is a positive step towards encouraging more people to use public transport, which is essential for reducing congestion and improving air quality.”
The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) said: “The national bus fare cap is a welcome announcement that will make a real difference to the lives of passengers. It will make bus travel more affordable, and will encourage more people to use public transport.”
The cap will be introduced on 1 January 2023.
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