TAPAS.network | 31 October 2023 | Commentary | John Siraut

What is the impact of the £2 fare cap - and could it change the trajectory of bus use?

John Siraut

The introduction earlier this year of a £2 maximum bus fare in England, and its subsequent extension, has the potential to alter the appeal of bus travel to a small but significant audience, believes John Siraut. He examines who stands to benefit most, what the initial indications of the user response are.