London Bus and Tram Fares Rise for First Time in Three Years

Starting on 1 November, Transport for London raised bus and tram fares for the first time since March 2023. A single adult journey now costs £1.85, up 10p, and the Hopper fare — which allows unlimited bus journeys within one hour of tapping onto the first bus — rises to the same price. The daily bus and tram travel cap climbs from £5.25 to £5.55. Concession card holders, including those with 16+ Zip Oyster and Jobcentre Plus cards, see a 5p increase on pay-as-you-go fares. Mayor Sadiq Khan had previously extended a fare freeze that was originally due to expire in July, saying he would "continue doing everything in my power to keep TfL services as affordable as possible," citing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Tube fares remain unchanged for now, with any Underground increases typically announced in March.