UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the bus fare cap in England will rise from 2 GBP to 3 GBP at the end of this year.
The 2 GBP fare cap currently applies to single bus fares on local services outside of London, helping to make transport more affordable for passengers.
This scheme, supported by government funding, has had a significant impact on helping to recover ridership numbers following the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the new UK government has announced a phased withdrawal of the scheme, starting with the 50% cost increase to prevent a "cliff edge" change. The new 3 GBP cap will run until the end of 2025.
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