Is the 2 bus fare all over the UK?

This bus fare cap only applies to journeys in England, excluding London and Manchester, which have their own separate caps. See our Budget round-up for full info. The £2 fare cap was originally planned to run between January and March 2023, but was later extended until 30 June and then again until 31 October 2023.

Are bus fares 2 in Manchester?

Greater Manchester £2 fares cap

Government has announced that the national bus fares cap will rise to £3 in 2025, but this will not affect the £2/£1 (adult/child) single fares cap that was introduced for Greater Manchester in September 2022.

How much is the 2 pound fare on the Reading bus?

Providing great value, £2 singles fares will be valid on all journeys across the Reading Buses, Thames Valley Buses, London Line 701/702, Flightline 703 and Newbury & District networks including Flightline 730 and 731 - with the only exceptions being on football buses and buses allocated for school travel.

Is there a 2 bus fare cap in Scotland?

During political negotiations over the 2025/26 budget, the Scottish Government has agreed to pilot a £2 bus fare cap in one region, which has yet to be selected. Opposition parties frequently called for a cap while the UK Government's £2 cap on single bus fares applied in England.

Are bus fares capped in Wales?

The system caps fares to the 1bws day or weekly ticket, both for single operator and multi operator. Child fares, 10 Trip tickets, monthly products are not included in the capping scheme, and return fares are only valid in some locations.

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Are all UK bus fares 2?

Most adult bus fares across the West of England and North Somerset are changing from 1 January 2025. This follows the announcement that the current national £2 bus fare cap will increase to £3 from the same date.

Can I use my Wales bus pass in England?

Where can I use my Welsh Concessionary Bus Pass? A. You can use your Welsh Concessionary Bus Pass on all local bus services in Wales. You cannot use your Welsh pass for travel in England and you cannot use your English pass for travel in Wales.

Is the 2 bus fare being scrapped?

In his pre-budget speech on Monday 28 October 2024, the Prime Minister confirmed that single bus fares will be limited at £3 until the end of 2025, as part of more than £1 billion to be invested in buses. The current £2 cap on single bus fares had been due to come to an end on 31 December 2024.

Who gets free buses in Scotland?

All young people and children aged 5-21 years can apply for a card to access the Young Persons' (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme. The scheme was introduced in January 2022 with the main objective of making public transport more affordable and accessible to Scotland's young people.

Is Stagecoach capped at 2?

While some longer-distance fares previously capped at £2 will rise to £3 under the new government scheme, most single journeys across England will still cost less than £3, ensuring affordability and continued value for bus customers.

Why do buses cost 10p?

The 10p payment is to check that the card is valid and has some balance. The charge will get updated to the correct amount once the day has completed and TfL have been able to calculate where you went and how much they need to charge you.

What buses are tap on tap off Reading?

With tap on tap off, you no longer need to worry about choosing the best ticket for your journey; this will automatically be done for you as you travel. All our routes feature tap on tap off, including the London Line 702, Flightline 703 and Thames Valley services 127, 128 and 129 into Reading.

Is there a bus fare cap in West Yorkshire?

Our single tickets are the most flexible way to travel - and thanks to the nationwide bus fare cap, you won't pay more than £3 on any of our buses until the end of 2025.

How much are two buses in London?

Unlike the Tube zone fare system, London bus rides cost a flat fare of £1.75 per single journey, no matter how far you go. You can also take multiple buses within one hour at no extra charge.

Can you tap on a Manchester bus?

Contactless tap and go is a new hassle-free way to pay. Manchester students now have lots of easy ways to pay for bus and tram travel, including tap and go. On buses, for a single ticket or 1-day ticket, then tap and go is the cheapest and easiest way to pay.

Can I use my England bus pass in Scotland?

Where you can use your concessionary bus pass. You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It's not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.

Do over 60s get free train travel in Scotland?

If you're over 60 or disabled you may be able to get free or discounted train travel. For more information on the eligibility criteria and the application process, visit Transport Scotland.

Do bus drivers get free travel?

Bus drivers employed by operators of London Buses' contracted routes already have facilities which give free travel on London Underground services, as well as on the London bus network, DLR and Tramlink.

Is the 2 bus fare nationwide?

This bus fare cap only applies to journeys in England, excluding London and Manchester, which have their own separate caps. See our Budget round-up for full info. The £2 fare cap was originally planned to run between January and March 2023, but was later extended until 30 June and then again until 31 October 2023.

Will the 2 bus fare be extended in 2025?

Details. The £2 bus fare cap ran from 1 January 2023 until the end of 2024 to help passengers save on their regular travel costs. It was replaced by a new £3 bus fare cap on single bus fares in England outside London from 1 January 2025 through to 31 December 2025.

Will bus fares go up in 2025 in the UK?

Bus passengers to save hundreds as government prevents cliff-edge fare hike. Government sets £3 national bus fare cap until the end of 2025. Millions of people will continue to travel for less from today (1 January 2025), thanks to over £150 million in government funding to stop bus fares rising for passengers.

How do I get a free bus pass in the UK?

In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.

Do over 60s get free train travel in Wales?

Free and discounted travel for over 60s

Apply for a concessionary travel pass for free bus and free train travel on certain routes. You can also get train tickets at reduced prices. With a Senior Railcard you can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain.

Can I use my bus pass on National Express?

Can I use my free bus pass on National Express buses? No, you can't use a free bus pass on National Express buses. To get senior concessions on National Express you need to buy a senior coachcard, which costs £15 a year and gets you a third off the cost of your travel across the year.