diff --git a/tox.ini b/tox.ini
index c815bc230..4692951fe 100644
--- a/tox.ini
+++ b/tox.ini
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ basepython = python3
 commands = oslo_debug_helper {posargs}
 
 [testenv:bashate]
+basepython = python3
 commands =
 # Run bashate check for all bash scripts
 # Ignores the following rules: