WHILE bus fares are set to rise in the new year due to the ending of capped fare funding from the Government, Warrington’s Own Buses will keep 2026 Fares below the national £3 cap.
The bus company will be adjusting its fares for journeys from 1st January 2026, with adult fares set to increase from £2 to £2.50 and from £1 to £1.50 for under 16s. Under 21s can also join the Young Persons Club via the app and also pay £1.50.
This change follows the removal of government funding for the current £2 and £1 capped fares scheme, which has kept prices artificially low.
Even with these adjustments, local bus fares will remain much lower than the national £3 cap, ensuring great value for customers.
Warrington Own Buses is also freezing prices for Day, Weekly & Four Weekly Tickets.
Affordable travel is important for the community. That’s why Warrington’s Own Buses are once again freezing the prices of day, week, and four week tickets bought on the bus, continuing a commitment upheld for many years, benefiting regular travellers.
New Young Persons’ Bus Club
To make travel even more accessible, a ‘Young Persons’ Bus Club’ is being introduced. Available only through the ‘Touch & Go’ app—providing extra savings for younger passengers, with a £1.50 ticket available for those aged under 21. It is very similar to a Young Persons’ Railcard. Please register and purchase this before travelling.
Ben Wakerley, Managing Director of Warrington’s Own Buses, said: “Due to the ending of the current capped fare funding, WOB has to change the fares. The company has acted to keep fares as low and as simple as possible, including frozen day, week and four week tickets and a new ‘Young Persons’ Bus Club’ that can be bought using our app.”
For full details on fare changes and ticket options, visit www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk or the app store or contact our customer service team at the Travelshop in Warrington.
