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# Extension to cut-price bus fare scheme welcomed by transport chief
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/extension-to-cut-price-bus-fare-scheme-welcomed-by-transport-chief/
- Published: 2023-05-22T06:08:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-05-21T09:23:35.000Z
- Description: An extension to a scheme offering reduced bus fares has been welcomed by a Staffordshire transport chief.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

An extension to a scheme offering reduced bus fares has been welcomed by a Staffordshire transport chief.

The Get Around for £2 scheme will continue to cap fares until the end of October.

The Government has also confirmed that the cap will then rise to £2.50 until 30th November 2024.

Cllr David Williams, the county council’s cabinet member for highways and transport, said:

> “During the pandemic, bus use dropped dramatically and this scheme has helped encourage people back on the buses, which in turn can help reduce congestion and emissions.  
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> “Buses connect our towns and villages across Staffordshire and play a vital role in growing the economy and getting people to where they need to go, so it is great to see this scheme extended.  
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> “However, we are clear that the only way to support operators to keep running routes, particularly in more rural areas, is for people to use them.  
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> “So, we would encourage everyone to check if their local service is taking part and to get on board if it is.”  
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> Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council