Offer of shorter bus journeys for £1 extended

The £1 cap was introduced by Brighton & Hove City Council on 1 December last year

An offer that allows bus users to make shorter journeys in Brighton and Hove for £1 is to be extended.

The £1 cap was introduced by Brighton & Hove City Council on 1 December 2024.

Using funding from its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), the authority said it was extending the offer until the end of March.

With a ticket usually priced at £1.70, it offers a more affordable travel option to residents and visitors, the council said.

The offer is available through tap-on-tap-off or directly from the driver through contactless card and cash purchases when boarding.

Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm, said: "This is great news for bus passengers making short journeys around the city – especially anyone who wants to access local businesses and services, or to meet up with friends and family.

"Keeping bus travel as affordable as possible is very important to us. And travelling by bus is a quick and sustainable way to move around the city and benefits everyone."

Nick Hill, commercial director at Brighton and Hove Buses, added: "We're committed to keeping bus travel affordable for everyone, especially while the cost of living still affects lots of people in our local community."

The council said the fare offer had been made possible thanks to the BSIP, funded by the Department for Transport, which aims to grow passenger numbers, increase bus passenger satisfaction level and improve bus reliability.