Petition · Department for Transport
Extend the bus fare cap in England to trams
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20 signatures
What the petition asks
We call upon the Government to extend the England bus fare cap to trams.
Trams have often regenerated deprived neighbourhoods, yet bus services often reduce as a result, so poor neighbourhoods are left with little choice but to get the more expensive tram. There should be a level playing field.
Trams have often regenerated deprived neighbourhoods, yet bus services often reduce as a result, so poor neighbourhoods are left with little choice but to get the more expensive tram. There should be a level playing field.
Comparison of UK tram single fares as of 27th July 2026, not covered by the bus fare cap:
Birmingham between £2.50 and £5.30;
Blackpool £3 or £3.50;
Manchester between £1.40 and £4.80;
Nottingham £3.60;
Sheffield £2.50 or £3
Birmingham between £2.50 and £5.30;
Blackpool £3 or £3.50;
Manchester between £1.40 and £4.80;
Nottingham £3.60;
Sheffield £2.50 or £3
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
28 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.