Bus Services: Fares
Commons · Question 64127 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Tom Gordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to ensure bus fares do not increase above the rate of inflation following the bus fare cap increase.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 7 Jul 2025
On 1 January, the government introduced a £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London until 31 December 2025. As part of the Spending Review, the government announced further funding to extend the £3 cap to March 2027. This will ensure millions o...