Get around for £2 this summer as bus fare cap extended until October.

£2 single bus tickets will continue to help people save money and encourage bus use

Offer will be available across more than 5,000 routes until October 31

Fare cap will continue at £2.50 from 1 November for another year to support people with the cost of living

The "Get Around for £2" scheme has been extended for another four months.

The £2 bus fare cap, previously due to come to an end on June 30, will now continue until October 31, helping passengers save a third off the average ticket price.

The offer will be available for single bus tickets on more than 5,000 routes in England outside London, including across Hitchin and North Herts.

The scheme will then continue at £2.50 for another year until November 2024 with £200 million in Government funding.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: "For the past six months, people across England have made the most of £2 bus tickets, which is one of the key ways we're supporting households with the cost of living.

"Now we've extended the £2 fare cap, people can continue to 'Get Around for £2' throughout the summer – taking advantage of the bus for affordable holiday trips, to get to work, access medical appointments, and see loved ones."