Brits Dealt Major Blow as Bus Prices Hiked This Month
Public transport has become more expensive for millions of Brits living in a major city as bus fares have been hiked. Adult single bus and tram fares in London are set to rise by 10p to £1.85 from yesterday, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. The updated price encompasses the Hopper fare, which allows passengers to pay a single charge for unlimited journeys within one hour across the capital's buses and trams, the organisation stated in an email to customers.
TL;DR
- Adult single bus and tram fares in London have risen by 10p to £1.85.
- Concessionary card holders will see a 5p increase in fares.
- Price caps for tube, rail, and Travelcards in London will remain frozen until March next year.
- Bus and tram fares in London have increased only three times in the past decade.
- Bus fares outside of London will be capped at £2 from January 1, 2024.
- Single bus fares in England, outside of London, are capped at £3 until the end of 2026.