Cheap Bus and Tram Travel in London

May 12, 2026, 12:19
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Introduction

The Mayor of London has a new price for buses and trams this summer.

Main Body

The 'Weekend Hopper' starts on 25 July and ends on 31 August. You can use buses and trams many times on Saturdays and Sundays. You only pay £1.75 for all your trips. This is automatic if you use a payment card. This plan celebrates 10 years of the Hopper fare. Many people used the old system. This new cheap price is only for buses and trams. It is not for the Tube or the trains. The Mayor wants to help families save money during school holidays. He wants buses and trams to be cheap for everyone. Some buses now have special colors to tell people about this plan.

Conclusion

Buses and trams are cheaper in London until 31 August.

Learning

📅 The 'Time' Pattern

Look at how we talk about dates in the text. In English, we often use on for specific days.

  • on 25 July
  • on 31 August
  • on Saturdays
  • on Sundays

Rule: Day of the week or Date →\rightarrow Use ON.

🚌 'This' for Current Things

The writer uses the word this to talk about the current plan:

  • This summer
  • This is automatic
  • This plan
  • This new cheap price

If it is happening now or it is near you, use this.

🚫 Not For...

To say something is excluded, use not for:

  • It is not for the Tube.
  • It is not for the trains.

Simple Pattern: [Thing] →\rightarrow is not for →\rightarrow [Person/Place].

Vocabulary Learning

bus
A large vehicle that carries passengers on roads.
Example:I take the bus to school every day.
tram
A train that runs on tracks in a city, usually on the street.
Example:The tram stops right next to the library.
price
The amount of money needed to buy something.
Example:The price of a ticket is £1.75.
money
Coins or notes used as payment for goods or services.
Example:She saved her money to buy a new phone.
holiday
A day or period of time when you do not have to work or study.
Example:We go to the beach during the school holiday.
card
A small piece of plastic used to pay for things or access services.
Example:I use my debit card to pay for the bus.
automatic
Done without needing to think or act, happens on its own.
Example:The ticket machine is automatic and gives you a receipt.
color
A hue or shade that a thing can have.
Example:The buses have bright blue and green colors.
plan
A set of actions to achieve something.
Example:The city has a new plan to reduce traffic.
cheaper
Costing less money than something else.
Example:The new bus fare is cheaper than the old one.