Stagecoach bus fares in Hull and East Yorkshire capped at…
A new government scheme that caps Stagecoach bus fares in Hull and East Yorkshire at £2 for a single journey has launched. The Bus Fare Cap Grant scheme is a government-funded scheme being introduced on most single (including child and student) bus journeys across England from January 1, 2023 until March, 31 2023. It is part of the Department for Transport’s new fares initiative through the government’s Help for Households campaign. The new scheme is a response to the cost of living crisis which is hoped will allow people to save money and “travel for less”. Bus services have faced pressure with costs as utility costs increased by more than 40% since 2019-20, with the price of tyres increasing by 18%. Read More: Stagecoach bus fares in Hull and East Yorkshire to be capped at £2 for single journey On Stagecoach’s website, it says: “With the cost of living being a hot topic, now’s the time to travel for less than £2*! It’s true. “You can take a single journey and never pay more than £2*. If your current ticket is less than £2, don’t worry it’ll stay the same price!” Previously, Carla Stockton-Jones, UK Managing Director for Stageco
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