Passengers in London will be able to make unlimited bus and tram journeys throughout the day for a single fare over the six weekends of the school holidays this summer.
The “Weekend Hopper” fare means £1.75 will provide one day’s unlimited travel on both modes on Saturdays and Sundays from 25 July-31 August, plus the Summer Bank Holiday on 31 August.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is considering extending the offer throughout the whole summer.
It is an extension of the Mayor’s “Hopper” scheme, which has allowed unlimited journeys within an hour for a single fare. Since its introduction in 2016, it has been used for more than one billion journeys.
To raise awareness of the offer, three buses on routes 23, 49 and 295 have been wrapped in a hopping frog livery. The routes were chosen for their proximity to famous London landmarks such as the Royal Albert Hall, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “During 10 years as Mayor, I’ve been committed to keeping public transport as affordable as possible. This has included freezing bus and tram fares a record seven times.
“I am determined to continue to help Londoners with the cost-of-living crisis. My Hopper fare has enabled millions of people to enjoy cheaper bus travel.
“I know how expensive the summer holidays can be for families and my new Weekend Hopper – which is a whopper of a deal – will make it cheaper and easier for Londoners and visitors to enjoy all that our great city has to offer this summer.
“I know that buses and trams are a real lifeline for many Londoners, and I’m determined to keep them the most accessible and affordable mode of transport in the capital as we continue building a greener, fairer, better London for everyone.”
The office of the Mayor says a family of two adults and two under-16s making three or more bus journeys in a day could save up to £7 a day via the Weekend Hopper fare.
London’s Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, adds: “London’s buses and trams are vitally important to helping people all across London get around and visit friends, family, and the vast number of amazing places and events the city has to offer.
“The Hopper fare has helped revolutionise taking a bus or tram for many people over the last decade and we are delighted to be able to offer a Weekend Hopper fare this summer to further help make public transport affordable and convenient for all.”
