Why is Preston Bus ending its £1 evening fare cap?

Preston Bus is ending the £1 evening fare cap due to rising operational costs which make it difficult to sustain the scheme.

When will the £1 evening fare cap end for Preston Bus?

The £1 evening fare cap for Preston Bus will end on April 27.

Which Preston Bus routes are affected by the £1 fare cap change?

The change affects evening journeys on routes 6, 8, 16, 19/19A, 23, 31, and 35, though some tendered services will continue to accept the £1 fare.

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Preston Bus Scraps £1 Evening Fares

15 Apr

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Summary

£1 evening fares are ending due to rising operational costs.
The change affects specific evening bus routes from April 27.
Some tendered journeys will continue to accept the £1 fare.

Preston Bus has announced it will withdraw from the £1 evening fare cap scheme effective April 27. The company stated that rising operational costs have made it increasingly difficult to sustain the scheme.

While Preston Bus was proud to support the initiative and acknowledged its benefits, it noted that the reimbursement level for 2025 did not carry through to 2026, exacerbating financial challenges. This change will specifically affect evening journeys on routes including 6, 8, 16, 19/19A, 23, 31, and 35.

However, the company clarified that certain tendered journeys on these routes will continue to accept the £1 fare cap. Preston Bus expressed understanding that this news may be disappointing and reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable and high-quality bus services across its network.

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