Bus fare cap: Passengers in England face £1 rise

Getty ImagesMany bus passengers in England will face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 from Wednesday. Leading campaign groups have said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025.The previous limit of £2 was introduced under the Conservative government to help with the rising cost of living.The Department for Transport said, however, that the money raised will help support travel in rural communities…