Bus fares on some routes in Louth and Mablethorpe cut to £1.50
Fares for some bus journeys in Louth and Mablethorpe are to be cut to £1.50 from this week and throughout next year.
Lincolnshire County Council has announced that many bus operators will be charging the reduced rates, including also in Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Skegness, Spalding and Stamford.
The decreases are to be paid for by the government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, which aims to provide more reliable and more frequent buses to cut car use and, thus, traffic congestion.
The national fare cap, a voluntary scheme promoted by the government, currently stands at £3.
However, local councils and metro mayors have been given permission to fund their own initiatives to reduce prices.
Mike Reed, head of transport at the county council, said: "From the start of this week, there’s no need to worry about parking when you go Christmas shopping. Just hop on the bus and let someone else drive you into town.
“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 util March 2027 as part of Lincolnshire County Council's commitment to providing value-for-money fares for everyone across the county."
Local bus operators participating in this £1.50 Town Fare scheme are: Blands, Black Cat Travel, Brylaine, Central Connect, Centrebus, PC Coaches and Stagecoach.
In addition, some bus routes in and out of Lincoln will also offer the lower fares for journeys after 8 pm.