Bus travel offers and discounts
There are several schemes we are currently operating that give discounts or rewards on bus travel.
Single bus fare cap
Until 31 December 2024 a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across Buckinghamshire.
The Department for Transport (DfT) have launched a nationwide £2 fare cap scheme to support families with the cost of living.
The scheme has been extended, but will be increased to £3 from 1 January to 31 December 2025.
The operators taking part in Buckinghamshire are:
- Arriva
- Carousel Buses (including the Wycombe Pick Me Up service)
- First
- Langston & Tasker
- Red Eagle Buses
- Redline Buses
- Red Rose Travel
- Stagecoach
- Thames Valley Buses
Early travel scheme
Until 31 March 2025, holders of the Buckinghamshire Older Person and Disabled Bus Passes will be able to travel before 9am (Monday to Friday) for a reduced single fare of £1 on all journeys starting in Buckinghamshire*.
This is a trial period and may be extended.
Holders of a pass for a visual impairment can continue to travel free of charge at any time.
View our bus pass pages to apply for a pass or renew an expired pass.
*Excluding Carousel Buses' 102 journeys beyond Uxbridge (to Heathrow Airport).
Better Points App
We’ve teamed up with Better Points App to reward bus passengers for their travel.
Using your smartphone, you can earn BetterPoints and other rewards for taking the bus and being active.
BetterPoints can be turned into vouchers and spent on the high street, online, or donated to local good causes or national charities.
There will also be prizes you can win which are sponsored and provided by local retailers and businesses.
Learn more or download the BetterPoints app from the App Store or Google Play.
Other help and support for travelling
View more help and support available for travelling.