Salisbury Reds to offer £2 single fares for three months
They're being brought in from the New Year
Salisbury Reds is bringing in cheaper bus fares for three months in the New Year, as part of a Government scheme to encourage more of us onto public transport.
Single fares will be £2 or less for all journeys, through a Department for Transport scheme, until 31st March 2023.
Andrew Wickham, Salisbury Reds managing director said:
“We have long said that buses are the perfect solution to helping reduce congestion on our roads, and improving the air we breathe here in Salisbury and the surrounding area - so we are delighted the government is echoing this way of thinking.
“Now, our customers will be able to travel on any single journey, on any of our buses, for £2 or less. They can also use any payment method - including tap on, tap off contactless, the app, and cash. And this scheme will be in place from 1 January for the rest of the winter. With fuel costs high, it is an extra incentive for local people to ease their cost of living by leaving their cars at home and opting for sustainable transport instead.
‘We’re looking forward to welcoming many new customers on-board over the coming months.”
Buses minister, Richard Holden, said:
“Bus travel remains the most popular form of public transport in England, making up around half of all journeys. That’s why we’re investing £60 million to cap single bus fares at £2 to support every passenger and help get people back on the bus.
“With the scheme set to take two million car journeys off the road, it’s fantastic to see so many bus operators signing up to the fare cap, helping people to ‘Get Around for £2’ between 1 January and 31 March.”