Crawley MP Henry Smith welcomes over £1.1 million of Government investment to extend £2 bus fare cap across West Sussex

Supported by £200 million of Government funding, bus routes across the country will continue to cost passengers no more than £2 until October this year, and a further £300 million has been announced to protect vital routes and improve services.

This means millions of passengers will benefit from cheap travel, as the Government supports people with the cost of living and works to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, stop the boats and cut waiting lists.

Henry Smith MP has welcomed £1,102,400 of Government funding for bus companies and West Sussex County Council to extend the £2 bus fare cap, as part of a £500 million investment to freeze bus fares nationally and improve vital local routes.

This ensures passengers can continue to ‘Get Around for £2’ while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Henry said: “Buses are vital to people across Crawley, helping people to access work, education, shops, and appointments. Keeping the cost of fares down will make a real difference to the lives of the millions of people who use them every day.

“I’m delighted the Government will be committing £500 million across the country, extending the £2 cap fare and protecting and improving vital local routes.