Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNeil LancefieldSaturday 01 August 2026 02:01 BSTAndy Burnham announces new £2 bus fare cap across EnglandChildren aged five to 15 across England can travel for free on most local bus services throughout August.The Department for Transport initiative aims to alleviate financial pressures on families during the school summer holidays.Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander stated this measure helps families with the cost of living.The Government also introduced the Great British Summer Savings scheme, cutting VAT on children's meals, theatre and cinema tickets and family attractions.A £2 cap on bus fares for all passengers will be reintroduced from the start of next year, replacing the current £3 cap.In fullChildren to get free bus travel in England throughout August – here’s what to knowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in