Visitors to London who plan to take one of the capital's red buses will need to use an Oyster smartcard or contactless credit or debit card from this summer, as cash fares are being abolished.
London's bus and Tube fares will rise by 3.1% on average next month, but some travellers will be hit by hikes of up to 4.3%, Transport for London has announced.
Weather forecasters are warning of major travel disruptions over the coming days, so consumers should know their refund and compensation rights in case of problems.
London Tube and bus travellers will face above-inflation fare rises in the new year — but transport users in the capital can beat the hikes by buying early or changing how they pay.