The county council has welcomed news that adult single bus fares will continue to be capped at £2 until the end of October.

The government confirmed the extension to the scheme earlier this week, while also announcing that from November 2023 a single adult fares will be capped at £2.50 for another 12 months.

The scheme means bus passengers in Warwickshire will only pay a maximum of £2 for a single bus journey, regardless of the distance travelled.

The government has committed £200 million of further investment to extend the scheme.

Funding has also been confirmed to protect vital bus services people rely on for work, education, medical appointments and shopping.

Most Warwickshire bus operators have signed up to the scheme, including:

• Stagecoach
• Arriva
• National Express Coventry
• National Express West Midlands
• Pulhams
• A&M Group - Flexibus (Service 9 only)
• IndieGo PLUS Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)

For residents who use the Warwickshire County Council-funded IndieGo PLUS DRT service in Hatton and West Warwick, the £2 single fare bookings can be made here.

Cllr Jan Matecki, portfolio for transport and planning, said: "We are delighted to see the £2 bus fare cap extended in Warwickshire.

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"This is fantastic news for our residents, particularly those who may be struggling with the rising costs of living, and those who rely on buses to get to work, school or college. It will also improve employment opportunities for people from lower income households.

"The extended bus fare cap is also good news for the environment, as it will hopefully encourage people to use public transport instead of driving their cars, reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in the county."