King’s Lynn fares to be set at £1.50

Bus fares in King’s Lynn’s ‘Town Zone’ are to be set at a flat price of £1.50.

The flat fare has been made possible by Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding secured by Norfolk County Council. The new fare starts on 21 August and will mean any single journey that starts and finishes within the King’s Lynn town zone will cost just £1.50.

All five bus operators who serve the town have signed up to the scheme: Lynx Bus, WNCT, Stagecoach, First Bus and Coach Services.

This is the second in a series of fares promotions to be announced for Norfolk. Approximately £5.3 million of the funding the county council received has been allocated to fares promotions to make bus travel more affordable across Norfolk over the next three years.

“This new scheme will help unlock opportunities for passengers in King’s Lynn” – Roads Minister, Richard Holden

Roads Minister, Richard Holden, said: “This new scheme will help unlock opportunities for passengers in King’s Lynn, by giving them access to cheaper fares and easier journeys, supporting them with the cost of living. We want everyone up and down the country to have a modern, reliable, and affordable public transport system. That is why we have supported Norfolk County Council with more than £49.5 million to boost its bus services.”