Summer’s here, the evenings are stretching out, and getting around Notts at nighgt just got cheaper for everyone in Gedling borough.
NCT is rolling out a brand new £2 Evening Single fare — meaning heading out after work or making last‑minute plans won’t hit your wallet quite so hard.
Launching Sunday 21 June, the new ticket cuts the cost of a standard single from £3 to £2 during evening hours, knocking a third off the usual price. It’s designed to make spontaneous nights out, meet‑ups and after‑dark exploring easier than ever.
The fare is valid from 7pm until the last bus, every night, and can be bought with cash, contactless, or through the NCTX Buses app. It covers the entire NCT network, so whether you’re off for dinner, catching a show, or just fancy a wander while the sun hangs around a bit longer, you’re sorted.
NCT says the move aims to boost evening travel and support Nottingham’s bars, restaurants and venues at a time when many are feeling the pinch.
“We’re slashing the price of an evening journey by a third,” said Anthony Carver‑Smith, NCT’s Head of Marketing & Projects. “It’s ideal for making the most of the lighter summer nights, especially as the hospitality sector faces cost pressures.”
He added that a return trip after 7pm will now cost just £4 — a tidy saving compared to an all‑day ticket — and hopes the lower fare will encourage more people to hop on board.
Alex Flint, CEO of It’s in Nottingham, welcomed the move: “Nottingham is known for its vibrant nightlife and brilliant city centre venues. But with people cutting back on socialising, businesses are feeling it. Affordable, reliable public transport is key to keeping the city buzzing.”
