London bus and tram fares are to remain frozen at £1.75 until November 1, Transport for London (TfL) announced on Friday, delivering a cost-of-living boost to millions in the capital during the summer holidays. The freeze extension applies to both bus and tram fares, which had already been held at the current rate since March 1 as an emergency measure to support Londoners on lower incomes.
Fare Freeze Details and Background
The single fare for a bus journey in London has been £1.75 since March 2023. The latest freeze extends this through the summer holidays, with fares expected to rise by 10p to £1.85 from November 1. The announcement builds on TfL's commitment to keep public transport affordable, especially amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said: "I’m pleased to extend the freeze on bus and tram fares for another four months, and will continue doing everything in my power to keep TfL services as affordable as possible, as I know the cost-of-living crisis is still hitting many Londoners hard."
Weekend Hopper Offer
The fare freeze coincides with the launch of the Weekend Hopper offer, which allows passengers traveling on buses and trams on Saturdays or Sundays during the summer holidays to pay a single fare for unlimited journeys across London that entire day. The offer runs from July 25 to the end of August, including the Bank Holiday Monday, when millions travel to Notting Hill Carnival, marking its 60th anniversary this year.
Sir Sadiq added: "My Hopper fare has enabled millions of people to save money on bus and tram travel over the past decade, and now the exciting new Weekend Hopper will make it even cheaper and easier for Londoners and visitors to enjoy all that our great city has to offer this summer."
Commitment to Affordable Transport
Alex Williams, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at TfL, said: "We are committed to ensuring that London's public transport remains affordable and accessible for all, with revenue raised via fares reinvested into improving services across London."
The freeze is expected to benefit millions of Londoners who rely on buses and trams as a lifeline for work, education, and leisure. Sir Sadiq emphasized his determination to keep these modes "the most accessible and affordable" in the capital as part of building a greener, fairer London.
