£2 bus fares in West Yorkshire to last until March 2025
The announcement has been made this morning.
The Mayor of West Yorkshire has confirmed that £2 bus fares in the region will continue into the new year, following the announcement of new government investment in buses.
The Department for Transport today confirmed West Yorkshire Combined Authority (The CA) would receive £36.1 million to go towards its Bus Service Improvement Plan for the coming year.
An announcement on West Yorkshire future bus fares for April 2025-onwards will be made later this week.
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said:
“We are committed to keeping bus fares as low and affordable as possible, while investing in protecting the bus network across the region.
"Because we know that in order to deliver on the growth mission we must have a better-connected region.
“Our Mayors fares scheme has helped get more people using buses in West Yorkshire, and I’m pleased to confirm that the £2 fare will be extended until the end of March. We will provide an update on future plans later this week.”
A full CA meeting with West Yorkshire leaders will take place on November 29, where bus fares for beyond March 2025 are expected to be set.