Families should take advantage of England’s £3 bus fare cap to “get out and enjoy everything their area has to offer”, a minister has declared.
Local transport minister Simon Lightwood has encouraged people to organise days out by bus “without worrying” about travel expenses.
Bus journeys on thousands of routes across England remain capped at £3 until March 2027.
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Popular tourist hotspots accessible through the scheme include Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Warwick Castle, West Midlands Safari Park and the National Space Centre.
Visitor attractions firm Merlin confirmed it actively encourages people to “leave the car at home”, and has witnessed a rise in visits to its venues via public transport.
Mr Lightwood commented: “Whether it’s a trip to the seaside, a day out at a museum or just visiting friends, we want people to get out and enjoy everything their area has to offer – without worrying about the cost.
“That’s why we’ve kept the £3 fare cap in place and why we’re investing in better, more reliable buses across the country.
“It’s about making travel simpler, cheaper and better for everyone, driving growth and access to opportunity.”
Patricia Yates, chief executive of tourism body VisitBritain, described reducing public transport costs to England’s “first-class attractions” as “removing barriers whilst supporting greener travel choices”.