Response to the announcement of the £2 bus fare cap

22 July 2026

Louise Collins, Director at the independent watchdog Transport Focus:

“Passengers consistently tell us they want bus services that are reliable, frequent and offer better value for money.

A £2 fare cap will be welcome news for many passengers and could encourage more people to use the bus. More people travelling by bus helps support a stronger, more sustainable network and the reliable, frequent services communities want.

Affordable fares matter, but so does making sure people can depend on the service.”

Read more about what passengers want from their bus services: Your Bus Journey survey results 2025