Bus operator Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has announced its maximum £2 single bus fares will be extended to the end of June this year. It is part of the Government's Help for Households initiative and NCT is part of 140 operators taking part.
The £2 maximum single fare offers a 20% discount on the usual adult single fare for NCT journeys in the Nottingham area and can be purchased on buses using contactless or cash, through the NCTX Buses app and on a Robin Hood Pay As You Go Card. Fares are also capped on longer routes through to Loughborough, Southwell and Lambley/Woodborough.
David Astill, NCT’s Managing Director said: “Nottingham City Transport is pleased to confirm that it will participate in the extension of the government’s £2 single fare cap for another three months through to the end of June. We urge people in our area to take advantage of this offer and try our services perhaps as an alternate to using their cars.
"Our services are particularly convenient for journeys to the City Centre and there are many events and attractions to visit during the Easter holidays and the May Bank Holidays that can be made without the hassle of City Centre parking”.
The £2 Maximum Fare is being funded by £75 million of extra Government investment across England. Roads Minister Richard Holden said: "Bus travel should be accessible and affordable for everyone. We know that people are struggling with rising costs, which is why we’re extending the £2 bus fare cap and continuing to put money back into passengers’ pockets. This will help to ensure people can get around easily, no matter where they live – connecting them with work, education, doctors’ appointments as well as friends and families – in turn strengthening communities and growing local economies.”
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