Anyone hoping to catch a National Express West Midlands bus from today is facing paying extra for their ticket. The cost of an adult single has rised to £2.90 per journey after previously being set at £2.
The change comes following the government changing the cap from £2 to £3. All other bus fair with the company is to remain the same, a spokesperson said.
They added that there will be no cost difference between the cost of a normal single, Outer Zones single and an Outer Zones single ticket. A statement on the National Express website answered five commonly asked questions about the price change which comes into play today (Sunday, January 5).
Scroll down to read what they said.
Will the other fares be changing?
There are no other fare changes happening on 5th January 2025.
Will all single tickets, including the Outer Zones and Outer Zones - Rugby tickets, also be £2.90?
Yes, there will be no difference between the cost of a normal single, Outer Zones single and an Outer Zones - Rugby single ticket.
Is there a change to the child single tickets?
No, there is no change to the child single tickets.
Will the £1.50 pre-9.30am ticket for concessionary card holders stay the same price?
Yes, there is no change to the £1.50 pre-9.30am ticket for concessionary pass holders.
Why is the price increasing to £2.90 when other areas have a different single fare?
We have taken part in the government’s £2 single fare cap scheme since it was introduced in January 2023. From 1st January 2025 the government's single fare cap scheme will increase to £3 and some local areas have decided to charge a different price for single tickets. From 5th January 2025 all single tickets on National Express buses will be £2.90, which is cheaper than the government’s £3 cap.
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