Arriva bus fares set to increase

Bus prices in Shropshire are to rise by 20p for day saver tickets while the price of passes will also rise, Arriva Midlands said today.

The firm said the revised travel passes would be introduced in the Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Telford area from Sunday.

But Arriva said its family day saver ticket prices have been frozen.

Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said regular bus users who opt for multi-use bus tickets would continue to benefit, but most saver ticket prices will be increased.

He said: "We have tried hard to keep price increases to a minimum, however we have reached the point where it is inevitable that we must pass on some of the additional costs to customers in order that the services remain sustainable.

"Regular travellers can still benefit from our value for money day, weekly and four-weekly savers which are fully transferable and can be used without restriction — except on Park and Ride services. With the price of our family day saver being 'frozen' there are huge savings in real terms."

The Midlands day saver adult ticket will be priced at £5.20, while the children's equivalent will rise to £3.90, both an increase of 20p.

Full details of fare changes are available on 0844 800 44 11 or via www.arrivabus.co.uk