Bus fares set for new year increase

A number of fare increases are set to come into effect in Reading.

Reading Buses said adult single fares within the town would increase by 30p to £2.90 on its app and to £3 for tickets bought on the bus.

It blamed "increasing operational costs".

The company urged passengers to switch to multi-journey, weekly, or season tickets and to buy tickets on the app in order to save money.

Among the other rises that come into effect on Monday, Boost single fares for under-18s will increase from £2.10 to £2.40 on the app and £2.30 to £2.50 on buses.

The adult simplyReading day ticket will cost £5.00 when bought on app and £5.40 when bought from the driver

The company said it would continue to cap single fares at £3 as part of the government's ongoing Help for Households scheme.

The full list of changes is available on the Reading Buses website.

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