Stagecoach has announced that a bus fare for a single journey will remain capped at £2 until the end of October.

To 'celebrate the extension of the scheme', the operator is also running a free travel pass giveaway, rewarding a few lucky £2 fare customers.

Customers who buy a £2 single ticket on the Stagecoach Bus App can be entered into the chance to win free travel passes; the winner will be chosen at random from eligible customers in August, September and October.

The £2 offer, part of the government's Help for Households campaign, aims to help customers save money whilst boosting local economies and communities. 

One survey found that 23% of single ticket customers said they were making trips they wouldn't otherwise have made. 

Stagecoach reports that a similar proportion of customers said they had switched some journeys from private vehicles to the bus, taking cars off the road, and in turn helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality. 

Ray O'Toole, Executive Chairman for Stagecoach said: "We are delighted that the £2 fare offer has been extended until the end of October, giving more people the chance to see where the bus can take them.

"With summer now here, there's never been a better time to try the bus. Around 10 million people in England live within walking distance of one of our bus stops, so we're hoping that people will take the opportunity to get out of their cars and give the bus a try for the bargain price of just £2 for a single ticket." 

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