Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the £60m scheme will mean everyone in England can affordably get to work, education, the shops and doctors' appointments.
Bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 between January and March next year to help people deal with the rising cost of living.
The Department for Transport said the plan could see some passengers save more than £3 per single bus ticket. The average fare for a three-mile journey is around £2.80, the DfT said, adding that this means passengers will save 30% each time they travel. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who announced the scheme, said:"This £60m boost will mean everyone can affordably get to work, education, the shops and doctors' appointments.
"We know people will be feeling the pressure of rising costs this winter, and so we have been working hard this summer to provide practical concrete help that will lower daily expenditure."Paul Tuohy, chief executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:"This will be very welcome news for the millions of people who rely on the bus to get to work, to the shops, to medical appointments, and to connect with friends and family.
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