An increase bus fares will have devastating effect in Telford and Wrekin, warns council member
The leader of the council opposition believes the increase in bus fares will have a devastating effort in Telford and Wrekin.
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The Government has announced that single bus fares will be capped at £3 next year as part of an investment of more than £1 billion in the service.
This is an increase of the £2 cap that will expire at the end of this year.
Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed that council-run bus services will remain at £2 at adults and £1 for children.
However, Councillor Tim Nelson, group leader of the Conservatives in Telford and Wrekin, has called on council leader, Lee Carter to write to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State to ask for all buses to stay at £2.
“This council has declared a climate emergency and as part of active travel and sustainable transport, bus travel plays a key role in the council’s emissions reduction objectives,” said Cllr Nelson.
“This swinging increase will have a devastating effect on rural bus use, adversely affecting those least able to afford alternatives, and those relying on the service to get to work and healthcare appointments.”
The motion will be heard at a full council meeting on Tuesday (November 12).
