Increased bus fares have been labelled the 'cherry on top' of the cost of living crisis by commuters. Nottingham City Transport will introduce increased fares from Sunday, August 28, amidst what bosses say are rising fuel and staffing costs.
NCT highlighted diesel was costing the company 50 per cent more, gas prices had doubled, and driver pay rates had been increased by 8.5-9.5 per cent this year in response to the national shortage of bus drivers. It now means that bus users will pay £2.50 for an adult single and £1.50 for an under-19 single. The current price is £2.40 for an adult single and £1.30 for an under 19 single.
Passengers recognised running costs had risen but worried the higher fare would impact those already struggling. Joanie Lee-Patrick, 34, said the bus fare rising was the "awful" cherry on top of the ongoing cost of living crisis.
