MP welcomes new £2 bus fare cap

High Peak MP Jon Pearce has welcomed the Government's announcement that a new £2 national bus fare cap will be introduced in England from January.

The Government says the scheme is intended to make bus travel more affordable and improve access to public transport, helping people travel to work, education, healthcare and leisure.

Mr Pearce said affordable and reliable bus services are particularly important in rural areas such as the High Peak.

He also highlighted previous transport campaigns he has been involved in, including securing investment through the Mini Switzerland Project to improve public transport links in the Hope Valley, and campaigning to extend free bus travel for eligible 16 to 18-year-olds travelling to college in Greater Manchester to include young people from the High Peak.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr Pearce said: "For too long, people in High Peak have paid the price for poor and expensive public transport. In a rural constituency like ours, buses are a lifeline, connecting people to work, education, healthcare and local services.

"I'm delighted that the Labour Government is introducing a new £2 national bus fare cap from January. This will make it cheaper for people to get around while helping families with the cost of living.

"I've been campaigning for better, cheaper bus services since I was elected. We've already secured major investment through the Mini Switzerland Project and extended free bus travel for 16 to 18-year-olds travelling to college in Greater Manchester to include young people from High Peak.

"This latest announcement is another important step towards delivering affordable, reliable public transport, and I'll continue working to improve transport links across High Peak."

The £2 fare cap is due to come into effect in January and will apply to eligible bus services across England.