Bus fares cut to £1.50 in Lincolnshire towns

Fares for some bus journeys in Lincolnshire are to be cut to £1.50, the county council has announced.

Starting from 8 December, a number of bus operators will be charging the reduced rates for journeys within Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Louth, Mablethorpe, Skegness, Spalding and Stamford.

In addition, some routes in and out of Lincoln after 20:00 will offer the lower fares.

Lincolnshire County Council said the reductions were subsidised by the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan and they would run until March 2027.

The national fare cap, a voluntary scheme promoted by the government, is £3. However, local authorities and metro mayors can fund their own initiatives to reduce prices.

Mike Reed, head of transport at the council, said: "This low fare will help both regular bus users and occasional travellers looking for a stress-free transport option for Christmas shopping, or a relaxed meal with friends and family.

"It will continue throughout 2026 and beyond as part of Lincolnshire County Council's commitment to providing value for money fares for everyone across the county."

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