Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 62741

Bus Services: Fares

Tabled: 25 June 2025
Answered: 1 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Sarah Olney

Liberal DemocratRichmond Park

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in the bus fare cap on (a) small businesses and (b) workers in rural areas.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The government recognises the importance of affordable public transport in keeping people connected and ensuring they can access their local towns.On 1 January, the government introduced a £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London until 31 Dece...

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