The introduction of a £2 bus fare cap is attracting more people on to public transport, according to a survey by a transport watchdog. The survey of more than 1,000 people by Transport Focus discovered more than 10% of those asked were using the bus more often.
More than 40% said bus journeys were replacing ones they would have previously made by car. Introduced in January and originally due to end in March, the voluntary fare cap has been adopted by most major operators and extended until June.
Applying to services outside London, schemes began in Manchester, Liverpool and West Yorkshire last year. Transport Focus director David Sidebottom said: “Our research shows the £2 bus fare is having a big impact in helping more people get around by bus and putting more money back in their pocket.
