Over £1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at £3
- 28 October 2024, 17:42
The Government has announced a £1 billion package to boost bus services across England, including a cap on single bus fares at £3 from January 2023.
The package includes:
- £600 million to improve bus infrastructure, such as new bus lanes and improved bus stops
- £200 million to improve bus services, including more frequent and reliable services
- £100 million to support the development of zero-emission buses
- £100 million to support community transport and demand-responsive services
The £3 fare cap will apply to all single bus fares in England outside London. The cap will be in place for two years, until January 2025.
The Government says that the package will help to make buses more affordable, reliable and accessible for everyone. It is hoped that the package will encourage more people to use buses, which will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said:
“Buses are a vital part of our transport network, but for too long they have been neglected. This £1 billion package will transform bus services across the country, making them more affordable, reliable and accessible for everyone.
“The £3 fare cap will make a real difference to the cost of living for millions of people, and it will encourage more people to use buses, which will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”
The package has been welcomed by bus operators and passenger groups.
Martin Dean, Chair of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said:
“This is a landmark moment for buses in England. The £1 billion package announced today is the biggest investment in bus services in a generation. It will help to transform bus services across the country, making them more affordable, reliable and accessible for everyone.”
Paul Tuohy, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:
“This is a great day for bus passengers. The £3 fare cap will make a real difference to the cost of living for millions of people, and it will encourage more people to use buses, which will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”
The package will be funded by the Government’s National Bus Strategy. The strategy was published in March 2022 and sets out the Government’s vision for the future of bus services in England.
Over £1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at £3
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