Salisbury Reds £2 bus fare scheme extended
Salisbury Reds signed up to the government scheme at the start of 2023
Bus users in Salisbury can continue to make single journeys with Salisbury Reds services for £2.
Salisbury Reds signed up to the initiative launched by the Department for Transport at the beginning of 2023.
The scheme, which restricts the cost of a single ticket, was set to end on 31st October, but has now been extended.
“I am pleased to announce that Salisbury Reds will continue to offer the £2 fare cap - in line with the Government’s announcement that the initiative will be extended,” said Andrew Wickham, Salisbury Reds managing director.
“We expect the cap to continue until at least 31 December 2023, and this will allow us to carry on providing low-cost bus travel. It will also help to protect many routes relied upon by local people.
“Our aim is for people to change their travel habits, so they opt for the bus and other sustainable methods of travel instead of using their own vehicles to travel across the region. With one fully-loaded double decker bus having the potential to take up to 75 cars off the road, this is an excellent opportunity to reduce congestion in-and-around Salisbury.”