Changes to fares in Yorkshire
We're making changes to fares from 1 January 2025.
In West Yorkshire the single ticket price cap will remain at £2 until the end of March 2025.
If you're travelling in North Yorkshire, the price of a single bus fare will change but you’ll be able to get around for no more than £3 per journey with the Government capped single fare, plus there will be many single fares that cost less than this. Simply tell your driver where you're travelling as you board to get the best value ticket for you.
We're also withdrawing some multi-journey tickets including the 3 and 12 day bundles.
For details of the changes see below.
How much will I pay for a single ticket?
In West Yorkshire the single ticket price cap will remain at £2.
In North Yorkshire single bus fares are changing on 1 January 2025 but you’ll still be able to get around for no more than £3 per journey with the government capped fare. Simply tell your driver where you're travelling when you board to get the best value ticket for you.
When does the fare cap scheme pound bus fare end?
The West Yorkshire £2 capped bus fare will available until the end of March 2025.
The £3 capped bus fare will end on 31 December 2025.
How can I purchase a capped fare?
You can buy a capped bus fare when you board. You can pay with cash, your contactless card or device or via Tap On Tap Off on board any of our buses.
You can also buy capped fares on our app. However, to get the best value ticket we recommend you buy your single ticket when you board and tell your driver where you're travelling as you may be able to travel with us for less than the price of the capped fare.
Which routes are not included in the capped fares?
Some other services such as school and park and ride services may be excluded, please click to view all excluded services.
The below services operate between West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire and are priced at £3.
164 WYCA boundary Pointer Farm.
476 WYCA boundary Weeland Road
493 WYCA boundary Ferrybridge Square
409 WYCA boundary Valley Road
496 WYCA boundary Elmsall Drive
Can I still purchase a capped fare on the app?
You can buy capped single fares on our app. However, to get the best value ticket we recommend you buy your single ticket when you board and tell your driver where you're travelling as you may be able to travel with us for less than the price of the capped fare.
How long are tickets purchased on the app valid for?
Mobile tickets are only valid for 1 hour once activated. Please activate your ticket as close to your journey as possible.
Are multi-journey tickets changing?
Yes, from 1 January 2025 some multi-journey tickets will be withdrawn including the 3 day and 12 day bundles.
Will I still be able to buy a return ticket?
No, from 1 January 2025 return tickets will be withdrawn