Labour are increasing the bus fare cap by 50% to £3 from January 2025.

We believe that we should be investing in public transport and not punishing those who rely on it.

Transport spending is already lower in our region than elsewhere in the UK. London residents receive x10 more government spending on public transport per head than we do in the East Midlands. This latest cut is insult to injury for the people of the East Midlands who have suffered decades of this underinvestment.

Increasing the cost of bus travel puts more cost on all of us when we can least afford it.

The Mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have agreed to keep their regions at the lower £2 cap for another year, with one stating “Affordable and reliable bus services are key to ensuring that everyone, no matter their income or background, can get to work, access education, or simply enjoy all that our region has to offer"

We call on Claire Ward, the East Midlands Mayor, to use her powers and budget, to cap fares across the East Midlands and we call on the government to rethink this price hike.

Please sign this petition to show your support for the capping of bus fares at £2.