"London's bus passengers will be able to take unlimited journeys for the price of a single fare at weekends this summer, as Transport for London ( TfL) looks at ways of addressing a recent decline in bus ridership."
"To encourage more people to travel by bus, under the new "Weekend Hopper" offer, anyone travelling on London buses and trams at weekends between 25th July and 31st August 2026 will be charged just one fare for unlimited travel for the rest of the day. The scheme will also apply on the August Bank Holiday Monday."
"The move expands on TfL's existing Hopper fare, which already allows unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of touching in. The new summer promotion effectively extends that to an entire day at weekends."
"Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the offer was aimed at helping families and visitors cope with rising living costs during the school holidays. He said: "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.""
Bus ridership in London has declined again after recovering from the pandemic, with post-pandemic numbers not returning to earlier levels. A post-pandemic low occurred in the second half of last year, and slower journey times were cited as a significant factor. A new Weekend Hopper offer will charge one fare for unlimited travel on London buses and trams on weekends from 25 July to 31 August 2026, including the August Bank Holiday Monday. The promotion extends the existing Hopper fare, which currently allows unlimited journeys within one hour. The offer is intended to help families and visitors manage summer holiday costs and encourage leisure travel on public transport. Children and teenagers under 18 travel free with a valid Zip Oyster photocard, and children under 11 travel free without one.
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