The £3 bus fare cap could be scrapped after December 2025, the transport secretary has suggested. Sir Keir Starmer recently confirmed that the £2 cap, which has been in place in England since 1 January 2023, will rise to £3 at the start of next year.

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£3 bus fare cap could be scrapped after December 2025, hints transport secretary

Louise Haigh says the ‘best approach’ is to provide more targeted support instead

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Bus fares to rise above £3 when cap expires, Transport Secretary suggests

Louise Haigh tells Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that ministers want to explore more "targeted approaches" to keep fares down for young people.

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Transport Secretary gives update on future of £3 bus fare cap - with youngsters targeted

The £3 cap on single bus fares could be targeted at younger people and rural areas from 2026, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has suggested, during her media rounds on Sunday (November 17).

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Haigh Can't Guarantee Bus Fare Cap After 2025

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh suggests on "Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips" that the £3 cap on bus fares might be discontinued post-December 2025, as the government considers more "targeted approaches" to reduce costs for young travelers. Political correspondent @Journoamrogers Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 10 For an enhanced video experience, it is recommended to use the Chrome browser. The Transport Secretary has indicated that the £3 c…

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Future of £3 Bus Fare Cap in Question as UK Government Considers More Targeted Relief Measures

It was announced at the Budget the cap on bus fares will go up from £2 to £3 at the start of next year through the end of December 2025. Fares less than £3 will only rise by inflation. Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/transport-secretary-louise-haigh-gives-34127515 Author : mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ashley Cowburn) Published date : 2024-11-17 11:34:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.The post Trans…

It was announced at the Budget the cap on bus fares will go up from £2 to £3 at the start of next year through the end of December 2025. Fares less than £3 will only rise by inflation.    Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/transport-secretary-louise-haigh-gives-34127515 Author : mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ashley Cowburn)  Publish date : 2024-11-17 11:34:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.The post Tra…

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh gives update on future of £3 bus fare cap

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The £3 bus fare cap could be scrapped after December 2025, the transport secretary has suggested.

£3 bus fare cap could be scrapped after December 2025, hints transport secretary

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