50p bus travel extended in Milton Keynes via Enhanced Partnership

Bus travel for 50p is continuing in Milton Keynes, courtesy of a partnership with the local council.

The Hopper Fare promotion linking the Central Rail Station, The Point for Centre: MK and Midsummer Place, and the Theatre District was due to end in August.

However, funding from Milton Keynes City Council’s Enhanced Bus Partnership will see an extension of the service, which is provided by Arriva, Uno, Stagecoach, Red Rose Travel and Z&S Transport.

Toby France, Head of Commercial at Arriva, says: “Bus passengers in the UK spend almost £40 billion each year in shops, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, so ensuring bus travel within our Milton Keynes city centre is both affordable and readily available is really important for our local economy as well as to bus users.

“Bus services within Milton Keynes are already being transformed through our productive enhanced partnership with the city council, with other initiatives delivered through the Partnership, including enhancements to Park & Ride and extension of frequent bus services into new residential areas such as Glebe Farm and Newton Leys.

“And with all of our single fares still capped at just £2 there’s never been a better time to get on board.”