A SCHEME offering travel across Yorkshire for just £2 has been extended.

The Government has confirmed a three-month extension to the £2 fare cap on single journeys until June 30.

Yorkshire bus firm Coastliner is promoting the initiative under its ‘Price Drop’ brand.

The initiative means customers can travel from Leeds and York to Scarborough and Whitby on its buses for just £2 – slashing prices on these routes by 87 per cent.

A Government investment of £75 million as part of its ‘Help for Households’ programme, launched in response to the cost of living crisis, is underpinning the extension of the £2 maximum fare across England.

For journeys on Coastliner and other Transdev buses wholly within West Yorkshire, the £2 fare cap is already in place and will remain so, with support from Mayor Tracy Brabin, through the Bus Service Improvement programme.

Customers making longer distance journeys across Transdev’s network can enjoy further savings over Easter and beyond.

Transdev commercial director Paul Turner said: “The £2 single fare has helped to generate double-digit percentage growth in customer numbers on some of our most popular routes, including on Britain’s Most Scenic Bus Route, the Coastliner 840 between Leeds, York and Whitby.

“We’ve seen particularly strong gains on our longer interurban routes where the savings are most significant.”

A customer survey carried out by Transdev found that the £2 fare cap has encouraged some motorists to leave their cars behind and use its buses instead.

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Buses Minister Richard Holden said: “Bus travel should be accessible and affordable for everyone. We know people are struggling with rising costs, which is why we’re extending the £2 bus fare cap and continuing to put money back into passengers’ pockets.

“This will help to ensure people can get around easily, no matter where they live – connecting them with work, education and doctors’ appointments as well as friends and families – in turn, strengthening communities and growing local economies.”

Confederation of Passenger Transport Chief Executive Graham Vidler added: “The continuation of the £2 fare cap is a welcome boost for passengers, reminding people that buses are a stress-free, affordable and environment-friendly option.

“Alongside low fares, passengers need the Government to continue to invest in bus services to help maintain connectivity, no matter where you live.”

The £2 fare cap extension is also being praised by tourism body VisitEngland.

Director Andrew Stokes, said: “As we head towards the Easter break, this is welcome news, supporting people to take day trips and mini breaks by keeping travel costs down.”

Most Transdev services will run to a Sunday timetable on Good Friday and Easter Monday: details of all its routes and attractions, including illustrated guides to the sights and scenery to be enjoyed from its buses, are available online at: transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner