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

London commuters began paying more to ride the bus and tram from 1 November, the first fare rise since March 2023. The adult pay-as-you-go single bus and tram fare rose by 10p to £1.85. The Hopper fare — which allows unlimited bus journeys within one hour of tapping onto the first bus — also rose to £1.85. The daily bus and tram cap increased from £5.25 to £5.55, and concession fares for those with eligible cards, such as 16+ Zip Oyster or Jobcentre Plus cards, went up by 5p. Mayor Sadiq Khan had extended the freeze, which was originally set to end in July, saying he would "continue doing everything in my power to keep TfL services as affordable as possible, as I know the cost-of-living crisis is still hitting many Londoners hard." Tube fares are not affected by this change; an increase on those is normally announced in March. Despite the rise, London's bus fares remain among the lowest of any city in the country.