Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has confirmed its participation in the government’s £3 single bus fare cap from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
The cap ensures that the cost of an adult single journey remains affordable, including popular routes to Loughborough, Southwell and Calverton.
While the single fare remains accessible, regular travellers are encouraged to explore day and season tickets for additional savings. For those making two or more journeys within the Nottingham City Zone, the All-Day Ticket costs £5.30, offering better value than purchasing separate single fares.
Alternatively, customers can buy ten journeys via the NCTX Buses app for £27, saving £3. Frequent travellers can further reduce costs with NCT’s Easyrider Everyday or Anyday passes.
Under-19 single fares remain capped at £1.70, while students and passengers under 22 can access single tickets for £2.30 – available exclusively through the NCTX Buses App.
In the Outer Zone, those making two journeys a day should ask for a return ticket, which is capped at £6. But those making three journeys or more should buy an All-Day Network Ticket, priced at £7.80 for adults and £5.50 for under-19s.
The £2 fare cap scheme, introduced during the cost-of-living crisis in January 2023, saw a rise in bus usage, with 80% of passengers agreeing it helped reduce financial pressures.
Although the fare cap has increased, NCT remains focused on affordability. David Astill, NCT’s Managing Director, said, “NCT continues to offer some of the lowest bus fares in the country and with our high frequency services, we offer a genuine alternative to using the car.”
Bus fare can be purchased on board with Contactless Tap&Go, using cash (the exact fare is needed), via the NCTX Buses App, or with Robin Hood Pay As You Go cards.
For more details on fares and tickets, visit www.nctx.co.uk/fares-and-tickets or download the NCTX Buses App.
