Passengers in Lincs can travel for £2.00 single fare until December, after Stagecoach extension

The news comes as results showed the improved level of reliability offered by the bus operator. It tracks its buses to compare how many miles they run in reality compared with how many they should run according to their timetable. Stagecoach East’s local buses now regularly operate over 99.5% of their scheduled miles each week.

Meanwhile, earlier this month, figures published for the start of Better Transport Week highlighted the environmental and social benefits of travelling by bus, such as:

• Bus commuters add £64bn to the economy each year.
• One double-decker bus can take up to 75 cars off our roads.
• Buses are integral to our local communities, connecting millions of people, tackling loneliness, cutting traffic and reducing air pollution.
• Buses are the UK's most used form of public transport.

Now Stagecoach East has also confirmed the value of bus travel, with the extension of the fare cap.

Darren Roe, Managing Director of Stagecoach East, said: “We are delighted that the £2.00 scheme for single fares has been extended. Roughly 81% of passengers currently buy single tickets so this is a very significant step. The bus already offers outstanding value on travel in our region, and this announcement only makes things better.

“Now is the best time ever to jump on board and make use of the great value, convenient, reliable and environmentally-friendly way to get to work or go out to meet friends and family!”