Bus fares cap in England rises

Many bus passengers in England will today face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 as the national bus fares cap rises.

Leading campaign groups have said the Labour government’s £1 rise would result in a ‘costly start’ to the new year.

The previous Conservative government introduced the original £2 limit to help with the rising cost of living.

The Department for Transport (DfT) said, however, that the money raised would help support travel in rural communities and towns, where there is a heavy reliance on buses.