Leicestershire Ticketing Schemes
Leicestershire ticketing schemes will support our approach in making Leicestershire Buses easier to use, through ticketing, travel and trial schemes.
The Leicestershire Bus Service Improvement Plan, includes aspirations to deliver successful ticketing schemes for bus passengers across Leicestershire. There is more information about goals and aspirations of Leicestershire Buses on the Leicestershire Enhanced Partnership page.
Current Leicestershire Ticketing Schemes
Leicestershire Buses supports and promotes national bus fare schemes, as well as, implementing their own schemes for passengers across Leicestershire.
Free Fare Super Saturdays
FREE BUS TRAVEL on Saturdays when travelling to or from Leicestershire*
*Participating operators only, full list of included services are listed in the FAQ’s.
Passengers can travel from the first timetabled service to the last bus. They must be travelling on an included service route and get on or off the bus in Leicestershire. Free Fare Super Saturdays page.
The scheme is being delivered on behalf of Leicestershire Buses thanks to the governments BSIP+ grant funding. This is a scheme managed by Leicestershire County Council.
Get around for £2
The £2 adult single fare cap is EXTENDED UNTIL 31st December 2024.
Passengers in Leicestershire are being offered affordable bus travel thanks to the Government’s fare cap, which allows travel for a maximum fare of £2.
It will see fares capped to £2 on any service from participating operators. No matter the distance travelled, passengers can relax knowing that they will only pay a maximum of £2.
Information on operators participating in the scheme beyond 31st October 2023, can be found on the Governments £2 Bus Fare Cap Guidance.
Completed Schemes
The ticketing schemes implemented and completed by Leicestershire Buses.
Youth Fares Free Travel (April 2024)
During the Easter half term (2024), children and young people under 16 were offered free bus travel across Leicestershire. This encouraged young people to think about the benefits of bus travel. It also provided an opportunity to develop independent thinking skills. Schemes like this can help teach young people sustainable and active travel options.
Summer By Bus (July – August 2024)
The Summer By Bus campaign aimed to provide families and groups inspiration and information on how to use the bus during the summer holidays. This campaign brought together key tourist attractions and local events to provide people with easily accessible details on how to travel across the county by bus.