West Yorkshire residents will be able to travel by bus for less from tomorrow (Sunday) thanks to the introduction of “Mayor’s Fares” across the region.

From Sunday, people will pay no more than £2 for any single bus journey in West Yorkshire – providing savings of as much as £1.50 on some trips.

This will significantly cut the cost of travel for people making journeys over three miles, which operators charge at a higher price.

In addition, passengers will be able to make unlimited journeys for £4.50 per day with a DaySaver ticket through the MCard App.

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Those travelling every day could save up to £500 over the course of a year.

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, introduced the new policy, and said: “As our communities face a crippling cost-of-living crisis, we’re determined to do what we can to help ease the burden.”

Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council and Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee, said: “The cost-of-living crisis demands bold action. So, this is an ambitious plan for urgent times from the Mayor and West Yorkshire leaders.

“It provides an immediate saving for regular bus passengers and simplifies fares for people who may be thinking of taking the bus for the first time.”

The Mayor’s Fares are funded for three years as part of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.