Major overhaul of London bus and tram fares this summer as mayor reveals new Hopper package

"London's bus and tram Hopper fare is being extended over the summer to include unlimited journeys, Sir Sadiq Khan announced on Monday. The promotion will mean travellers can take as many trips as they want on weekends and pay for just one between July 25 and August 31. The Hopper initiative, which allows people to pay a single fare for unlimited journeys within an hour on London's buses and trams, was introduced in 2016."

"This year it was frozen at 1.75 until July 5, while Tube fares rose by 6% in March. The Mayor is understood to be also exploring options to continue the 1.75 fee freeze throughout the summer. Sir Sadiq said the new Weekend Hopper would help millions of Londoners enjoy the capital more affordably. Hop on board! The new London bus hopper fare extension was announced at Kew Gardens on Monday morning"

"I am determined to continue to help Londoners with the cost-of-living crisis. My Hopper fare has enabled millions of people to enjoy cheaper bus travel. I know how expensive the summer holidays can be for families and my new Weekend Hopper - which is a whopper of a deal - will make it cheaper and easier for Londoners and visitors to enjoy all that our great city has to offer this summer. I know that buses and trams are a real lifeline for many Londoners, andI'mdeterminedto keep them the most accessible and affordable mode of transport in the capital as we continue building a greener, fairer, better London for everyone."

"The Hopper fare has helped revolutionise taking a bus or tram for many people over the last decade and we are delighted to be able to offer a Weekend Hopper fare this summer to further help make public transport affordable and convenient for all. It comes after City Hall budget paper"

London’s Hopper fare will be extended over the summer to allow unlimited bus and tram journeys for a single payment on weekends. The Weekend Hopper offer runs from July 25 to August 31, letting travellers take as many trips as they want on Saturdays and Sundays while paying for just one fare. The Hopper initiative enables unlimited journeys within an hour on London buses and trams and began in 2016. The fare was frozen at 1.75 until July 5, while Tube fares rose by 6% in March. The Mayor is also exploring options to keep the 1.75 freeze throughout the summer. Buses on key routes have been wrapped to promote the offer.

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