I loved reading Steve Rose’s article (All aboard! Can Luxembourg’s free public transport help save the world?, 20 September) as he travelled 62 miles across Luxembourg on public transport for free. It’s not quite the same in generosity or vision, but, since the spring, English and Welsh rural buses have capped journeys at £2. “Get around for £2” has saved me heaps – and felt really good value.
If only it was as well promoted as the new range of e-vehicles. Sadly, the £2 bus cap ends on 31 October and then it will be £2.50 until November 2024.
Nicola Baird
Author, The Estate We’re In: Who’s Driving Car Culture?
• At a Fabian conference in March 1900, the following motion was debated: “Municipalities should try the experiment of making their tramways free up to eight o’clock.” Maybe after 123 years it’s worth a try.
Tim Mansfield
Galgate, Lancashire
• I am not sure that I should be saying this, but free travel means no need for ticket offices.
Simon Fowler
Lamberhurst, Kent
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