We’ve answered some of the questions you may have about our autumn and winter bus savings. Take a look through the information below and, if there’s anything we haven’t covered, please email choosehowyoumove@leics.gov.uk.
Residents and visitors can benefit from free travel every Saturday on all Leicestershire County Council bus services, and 50% off FoxConnect journeys on Saturdays in all 11 operating zones from 3 October 2026 until 2 January 2027. Bus services and FoxConnect will not be operating on Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day) which is why we have extended the offer to apply on 2 January 2027.
A supported bus service receives funding from the council to help keep communities connected. This support allows essential routes to continue operating, providing access to work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure opportunities.
The full list of participating services include:
Simply board the bus and the driver will issue a ticket showing a fare of £0.
Eligible older persons pass holders will still get free off-peak travel on local buses and disabled persons bus pass holders will still get free travel all day regardless of our promotions.
The offer is only available on bus services that Leicestershire County Council support through government funding. The offer is not available on bus services that operate on a commercial basis.
Despite Boxing Day being moved to Monday 28 December due to it falling on the weekend, bus services will not be operating on Saturday 26 December which is why we have extended the offer to apply on 2 January 2027.
FoxConnect is an on-demand local transport service, run by Leicestershire County Council which allows users to book a journey via the app or by phone to travel to familiar landmarks, services, and areas of interest.
FoxConnect is available between 6:00am (the earliest pick-up time) and 7:30pm (the latest drop off time) from Monday to Saturday. The service does not operate on Sundays or on bank/public holidays.
The discount will automatically be applied when you book a journey through the FoxConnect app or when you book through our call centre on 0116 216 7756
You can choose to register a debit or credit card within the FoxConnect app or you can pay via contactless card when boarding the bus. The discounted fare will be charged after your journey has been completed. Cash payment on the bus is not accepted.
Eligible older persons pass holders will still get free off-peak travel on local buses and disabled persons bus pass holders will still get free travel all day regardless of our promotions.
Passengers must be at least 13 years of age to use the FoxConnect app independently, and over 10 years of age to ride independently. Please set an account up in your child’s name and register your own bank card on their account. The card details are held securely and cannot be accessed from within the app. You cannot make a telephone booking in this scenario, as a bank card would be needed for payment on the bus as no cash is accepted. An appropriate adult will need to escort the child onto the bus and show the paid fare to the driver.
Despite Boxing Day being moved to Monday 28 December due to it falling on the weekend, FoxConnect will not be operating on Saturday 26 December which is why we have extended the offer to now apply on 2 January 2027.
