Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
Summary
The bus fare cap in England will be lowered to £2 from January, but Herefordshire's main bus companies have not yet agreed to join the scheme. Local leaders and campaigners worry that without their participation, people in Herefordshire will not get the benefits of cheaper bus fares.Key Facts
- The bus fare cap in England will change from £3 to £2 starting in January.
- Herefordshire's two largest bus operators, Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers, have not confirmed if they will join the new £2 fare cap.
- Yeomans Travel is waiting for more information from the government before deciding.
- Bromyard-based DRM bus company plans to join the scheme.
- Local officials and groups say not joining the scheme would mean higher costs for Herefordshire bus riders compared to the rest of England.
- A local campaign group said the price difference could add up to about £1,200 a year for regular commuters in Herefordshire.
- Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers operate most of the bus routes in Herefordshire, serving towns and villages around Hereford and other areas.
- The government’s final proposal to the bus companies is expected by late November.
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