A temporary government scheme to cap bus fares has been extended until the summer. 

The scheme, introduced at the beginning of the year, introduced £2 fares for dozens of bus services in the county and was initially slated to run until April. 

The government has since announced an extension to the scheme as well as providing another £85m to run services until the end of June. 

David Renard, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said: "We are pleased that both the £2 scheme and the operator grant has been extended.

"Buses act as a lifeline for so many people in our local communities.

"They are one of the keys to getting people out of their cars to save money, tackle congestion, and improve poor air quality."

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Nine bus operators in Norfolk were taking part in the scheme, including First Bus, Konectbus and Sanders Coaches.

Mr Renard continued: "However, our bus services cannot survive on a hand-to-mouth existence.

"The government should use the time this funding buys to work with councils and operators to develop a long-term, reformed bus funding model with significant new money."