London bus and tram fares to rise by 10p from November 1
Adult single journeys and the Hopper fare will increase to £1.85, with caps also seeing a rise.
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Adult single bus and tram fares across London will increase by 10p to £1.85 from November 1, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. This change will also affect the Hopper fare, which permits unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour for a single payment, raising it to the same £1.85 price.
Passengers holding eligible concession cards will see a smaller increase of 5p on their fares. Additionally, the daily cap for bus and tram travel will rise by 30p, reaching £5.55. These adjustments come as a previously extended fare freeze concludes.
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Fare freeze extension ends
The upcoming fare increases are the first for London's buses and trams since March 2023. In the summer, London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan had extended a fare freeze on these services until November, which was originally scheduled to end in July. TfL had described the earlier freeze as an 'emergency cost-of-living measure'.
Sir Sadiq Khan stated at the time of the extension that he was committed to keeping TfL services affordable amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. TfL noted that the 10p increase means bus and tram fares will be 35p higher than they were a decade ago.
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In contrast to bus and tram fares, price caps for Tube, rail, and Travelcards will remain unchanged until March next year. London's bus network is the city's most frequently used public transport, with over five million journeys recorded daily.
Questions this report answers
+How much will adult single bus and tram fares cost from November 1?
Adult single bus and tram fares in London will increase by 10p to £1.85 from November 1. This new price also applies to the Hopper fare, which allows unlimited journeys within one hour on buses and trams.
+Will concessionary fares also increase?
Yes, fares for passengers holding eligible concession cards will increase by 5p. The daily cap for bus and tram travel will also see a rise of 30p, bringing it to £5.55.
+Are Tube and rail fares also increasing?
No, price caps for Tube, rail, and Travelcards will remain frozen until March next year. The increases announced only apply to bus and tram fares.
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