Free park-and-ride journeys available for Oxford visitors in run-up to Christmas
08/10/2025
Its being paid for through income from a temporary congestion charge
Banbury people heading to Oxford will be able to take advantage of free park-and-ride journeys into the city very soon.
The scheme is being paid for from income to a new temporary congestion charge scheme which is being brought in by Oxfordshire County Council.
Up to two adults and three children with a valid park and ride parking ticket will be able to claim free travel to and from park and ride sites across the city.
The free park-and-ride scheme runs for three months from October 29.
Councillor Andrew Gant, Cabinet Member for Transport Management, said: “I’m very happy to be able to offer this great saving and incentive to use our park and ride services, helping us all move around the city faster, thanks to the temporary congestion charge. The congestion charge is also set to bring a whole host of new and improved bus services, laid on by bus companies, with more details expected very soon.
“This will support local businesses in the run up to Christmas and beyond, helping more visitors come and enjoy our fabulous city.”
For those driving into Oxford the temporary congestion charge will require payment of £5 per day for those without a permit. Its being implemented as a short-term measure to reduce traffic whilst the Botley Road remains closed.
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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