'Get Around for £2' scheme launched

The 'Get Around for £2' bus scheme has been launched with many single bus fares capped at £2 until the end of March.

From 1 January to 31 March 2023, more than 130 bus operators outside of London will charge no more than £2 for single tickets.

The scheme is intended to help the bus industry recover from the pandemic and also reduce carbon emissions and congestion.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: "By helping passengers outside London save almost a third off the average single bus ticket and taking 2 million cars off the road, the £2 bus fare cap is a fantastic way to start the new year.

"Buses are a key part of our vision for a clean, efficient and modern transport network that is affordable for everyone. That’s why we’re investing £60 million to encourage everyone to hop on the bus and ‘Get Around for £2’."

The scheme is backed by £60 million of government funding and is part of the Help for Households campaign.

Norman Baker from Campaign for Better Transport, said: "Affordable bus travel really is a win-win. Capping bus fares in this way will help struggling households, cut traffic congestion and carbon emissions, and inject new life into dwindling bus services."