County bus journeys cut to £1.50 - weekend scheme in Lincoln
Bus journeys in the county will be slashed from Monday to encourage more people out of their cars.
Lincolnshire County Council and bus operators start cut-price tickets for town centre trips to boost bus travel on December 8 and journeys in the county will cost just £1.50 – half the price of the national fare cap.
The council’s decision to offer reduced fares for the festive season - and until well into 2027 - is backed by the Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding.
“From the start of next week, there’s no need to worry about parking when you go Christmas shopping, just hop on the bus and let someone else drive you into town,” said council spokesperson.
The new town fares will apply for trips into Boston, Gainsborough, Louth, Mablethorpe, Skegness, Spalding and Stamford.
Local bus operators participating in the £1.50 Town Fare scheme are; Blands, Black Cat Travel, Brylaine, Central Connect, Centrebus, PC Coaches and Stagecoach.
A number of routes into Lincoln will also adopt the £1.50 fare for journeys in and out of the city from 8pm until midnight at the weekends and 11pm from Monday to Thursday.
The new fare scheme will run until March 31, 2027.
Mike Reed, Head of Transport at Lincolnshire County Council said: “This low fare will help both regular bus users and occasional travellers looking for a stress-free transport option for Christmas shopping, or a relaxed meal with friends and family.
“It will continue throughout 2026 and beyond as part of Lincolnshire County Council’s commitment to providing value for money fares for everyone across the county.”