Warwickshire residents are encouraged to choose cheaper bus travel this year as a new scheme to save money on fares launches.
Most Warwickshire bus operators have signed up to the scheme aimed at capping the price of a Single ticket. This will help families, commuters and other passengers save money on travel over the winter. The scheme, backed by £60 million of government investment, caps single tickets at £2 until 31 March 2023 across England.
In Warwickshire, the following operators have signed-up to the scheme:
- Stagecoach
- Arriva
- National Express Coventry
- National Express West Midlands
- Pulhams
- A&M Group - Flexibus (Service 9 only)
- IndieGo PLUS Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)
For residents who use the Warwickshire County Council-funded IndieGo PLUS DRT service in Hatton and West Warwick, the £2 single fare bookings can be made here: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/indiegoplus
Designed to help with the rising cost of living, it’s hoped that Warwickshire residents will seriously consider leaving the car behind and use the bus instead. With a major network of routes spanning the county, there’s sure to be one that’ll make it a real viable alternative to car travel. Most Bus operators now offer free Wi-Fi and USB charging points on-board, as well as apps that you can download and track your bus with.
Cllr Wallace Redford, Warwickshire Portfolio Holder for Transport & Planning, said: “This pilot of a £2 capped Single fare for bus journeys until 31 March is fantastic news for our residents, businesses and the diverse range of bus operators that we have in the County.
“Bus passenger numbers have noticeably increased since the pandemic, however, there is work to do in further increasing bus patronage to pre-pandemic levels and beyond. Buses remain the most utilised public transport mode in the county and are a fantastic and viable option for travel across Warwickshire. Buses are much better for the environment, they promote social inclusion and provide more health benefits compared to car travel
In addition to these benefits, now this incredible form of public transport is even more cost-effective with the introduction of the £2 single adult fare cap pilot.”
More details on Warwickshire routes and timetables, along with a journey planner can be found by visiting: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/buses.
Christmas and New Year bus service levels can be found here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/1612/christmas-and-new-year-202223-bus-service-levels-in-warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council recently led the formation of the Warwickshire Enhanced Partnership for Buses, find out more here: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/3664/new-enhanced-partnership-for-buses-launches-in-warwickshire
For more information about public transport in Warwickshire, visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/public-transport