READING Buses has announced it is making changes to fares from next week.
It comes as the company faces increasing costs, which it says will be reflected in price increases which come into effect from Monday, September 2.
The government-funded £2 single fare cap will remain in place until at least the end of the year and the £1.60 Reading short-hop fare will also remain frozen.
The council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan funding has been reduced, meaning that day ticket prices on Reading Buses services will revert back to £4 when bought in advance or using the tap-on-tap-off service.
All fares below £2 will see increases of 10p, and most weekly tickets will see increases of either 50p or £1 depending on which travel zone they cover, including longer-term tickets.
Robert Williams, Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer said “Our fares still represent amazing value given the level of cost inflation in recent years.
“The Reading All-Bus day ticket is still the same price as the simplyReading day ticket was in 2016, and now includes all other bus companies services in Reading”.
“We have seen some people continuing to ask for the traditional tickets from the driver, possibly because they like the reassurance of a piece of paper in their hand.
“So we would highlight that full details about your journeys, and receipts, can be downloaded by registering your bank card with on our website or app, with the added bonus that app tickets are also quicker to use and help to speed up boarding times making the buses more efficient.”
Full details are available via: reading-buses.co.uk
