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Bus Services: Fares

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 7493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has for the £2 bus fare cap beyond December 2024.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of the government’s top priorities as we know how important this is for passengers and for local growth. The Department for Transport is looking at the future of the £2 fare cap as a matter of urgency and is considering the most appropriate and affordable approach for the future of the scheme.

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