Proposed bus fare changes for 2026
- Environment & Infrastructure is seeking public input on proposed bus fare changes.
- Proposed increases include standard fares rising by 10p to £1.70 and pay-as-you-go fares to £1.25.
- Adjustments are suggested for family passes to align with the one-day unlimited journeys pass.
- The fare for late-night services remains unchanged at £5.
- Feedback on the proposals can be sent until 5pm on Wednesday 28th January.
Environment & Infrastructure has issued a call for public comments on its proposed changes to bus fares for 2026.
These changes aim to keep bus travel accessible while slightly increasing fares to balance user contributions and government subsidies. The proposals intend to gradually reduce the dependency of the bus service on public funding.
If approved, the changes would raise the standard fare by 10p from £1.60 to £1.70. The pay-as-you-go fare will also see an increase from £1.15 to £1.25. Additionally, there are proposals to adjust family pass rates.
The fare for the two-day unlimited journeys pass for an individual would increase from £11 to £15, while the one-day unlimited journeys family pass would change from £13 to £20, and the two-day unlimited journeys family pass would rise from £21.00 to £30.00.
The Committee has suggested maintaining the fare for late-night bus services (N1-N4) at £5 in order to keep this option attractive for users.
Furthermore, the seven-day single and family passes will be removed due to low uptake, with only 47 sold in 2024 and just five in 2025 as of early December.
People provide their feedback on the proposed changes until 5pm on Wednesday, 28th January 2026.
Responses can be sent via email to passengertransport@gov.gg or by writing to The Senior Passenger Transport Officer at Driver & Vehicle Licensing, Edward T Wheadon House, Le Truchot, St Peter Port, GY1 3WH.
The complete list of proposed fare changes is as follows:
- Standard fare: Current charge is £1.60, proposed charge is £1.70.
- Pay as you go (top-up Puffinpass): Current is £1.15, proposed is £1.25.
- Two-day unlimited journeys pass (1 person): Current is £11, proposed is £15.
- One-day unlimited journeys family pass: Current is £13, proposed is £20.
- Two-day unlimited journeys family pass: Current is £21, proposed is £30.
A family is defined as a group of up to two adults and three children under 16 travelling together.
The following fares will remain unchanged:
- One-day unlimited journeys pass (1 person): £10.
- Late night bus services (N1-N4): £5.00.
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