As the cost of living crisis goes on, bus passengers across Ayrshire will soon notice a hike in their fares.
Stagecoach West Scotland confirmed today it will add 4.8 per cent on average to their tickets from Sunday, May 8.
The firm insist almost all the money received in fares goes towards paying for the day-to-day running of services and investing in improvements.
Managing director Fiona Doherty said: “Stagecoach has consistently delivered some of the lowest ticket prices in the country and we are committed to continuing to keep fares as low as possible for our passengers as the economy tries to recover.
“Like many sectors of the economy, bus operators are seeing significant cost inflation, primarily driven by increased fuel and staffing costs. At the same time, the revenue bus operators receive in fares to keep services running remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
“As well as paying for the day to day running of the country’s vital bus networks, ticket costs help us to continue investing in improvements for our passengers and pay for bus workers who have worked hard to keep communities connected and services running during the pandemic.”
The fare change affects the majority of tickets across Ayrshire on single and multi-journey tickets.
Customers under the age of 22 can benefit from free bus travel across Scotland. More details on how to apply for free travel can be found at www.getyournec.scot
For more information about ticketing and fares, visit www.stagecoachbus.com
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