Submitted on Tuesday 26th November 2024
Rejected on Monday 30th December 2024
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Keep the £2 bus fare cap permanently and don't raise it to £3.
We demand the £2 fare cap remain permanent, not increased to £3.
As a student, my weekly bus costs will rise from £12 to £18 after January 1st. I've already spent £100 on essential travel this academic year. A £3 fare would severely impact low-income families and students, making the £2 cap vital.
When the £2 bus fare cap was introduced in January 2020, it was vital for people across the country who rely on buses to get to work, attend medical appointments and visit family/friends.
A £1 increase may not seem like that much, but for daily commuters, it could mean up to an additional £10 per week or £520 per year. This 50% fare increase will leave many people worse off and isolated from their friends/family and essential services.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701368
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