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Bus Fares

01 September 2026

Proposing MP
Simon Lightwood Labour (Co-op)
Wakefield and Rothwell
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
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TAGS
Economy Energy Women & Equalities

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Government is announcing a cap on single bus tickets at £2 in England outside London for the year 2027, aiming to ease the cost of living and support accessibility to essential services.

Action Requested

The Government is implementing a £2 single bus ticket cap with £400 million in funding, replacing the existing £3 cap. This measure will benefit passengers making longer-distance journeys, particularly in rural and coastal areas, and is part of a wider £3 billion investment in buses over three years.

Key Facts

  • The Government is announcing a £2 cap on single bus tickets in England outside London from 1 January to 31 December 2027.
  • The new cap is backed by £400 million of extra Government funding.
  • The scheme will particularly benefit passengers making longer-distance journeys, including those in rural and coastal communities.
  • The funding is from reprioritising the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s budget.
  • The Government has already committed over £3 billion for buses over the next three years.
  • Free bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 on participating services was announced in August as part of the Great British Summer Savings Scheme.
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