Most single fares revised as multi-Journey Saver Prices are frozen

Wardle Transport to revise prices of most single fares as Multi-Journey Saver Prices are FROZEN.

The company’s Managing Director, Alex Perry explained, "No one likes to increase their prices especially at such a difficult time but, as everyone knows from their domestic bills, costs are steadily rising. The latest retail price index showed that inflation is currently running at 3.1%. But we’ve worked hard behind the scenes to ensure that the overall increase in our fares will be kept as low as possible."

"Our range of Multi-Journey Savers both for Stoke Local Saver Area and Wardle Network remain FROZEN – offering BIG SAVINGS in real terms, there are changes to some single and return fares. Passengers may find it saves money to buy a multi journey saver ticket. For example, the £55 Wardle Network 4-Weekly Saver offers big savings on journeys across the whole Wardle Transport area – and is fully transferable between family and friends."

"Funding from Central Government to local authorities has been cut resulting in reductions in reimbursement for concessionary travel schemes to local bus companies."

“Arriva Midlands has also been put in a difficult position by our suppliers and the Government, with a 38% rise in its fuel bill this year following the reduction in BSOG (Fuel Duty Rebate).”

The changes will be introduced on Sunday 10 February 2012.

• £1.30 adult single fare – PRICE FROZEN
• Wardle Transport multi journey ticket prices FROZEN
• Stoke SMART multi operator ticket prices unchanged

Here is a summary of the changes to the fares for each of our services:

• Most adult single fares from £1.50 to £2.50 & £4.90 increased by 10p (except x50 – see details below)
• Most adult single fares from £2.60 to £4.80 increased by 20p (except x50 – see details below) Maximum adult single of £5.00
• £3.20 adult single increased to £3.50 on tendered routes where First operate the commercial equivalent
• £3.20 maximum adult single increased to £3.50 on routes 27, 44, 58, 61, 62, 350.
• New fare band of £1.50 adult single on routes 18, 61, 62 (Hanley - Berwick Arms). This replaces some £1.30 or £1.90 fares.
• £1.00 adult single increased to £1.20 on route 118 (Buxton area only)
• Route 164 fares between Hanley and Seabridge Lane and route 350 fares between Hanley and Barlaston brought into line with other Wardle Transport routes
• All adult singles fares on school services to remain at current prices. A revised child scale is introduced (generally 5p increase on a child single and 10p on a child return).
• £1.90 maximum child return on route 456 increased to £2.00
• Plumline fares: £1.30 adult single FROZEN / £1.80 adult single increased to £1.90 / £2.80 maximum adult return increased to £3.00
• 50p First supplement increased to £1.00
• Britannia Stadium Shuttle Services – PRICES FROZEN
• X50 – Some adult fares are FROZEN and some are increased (by 10p / 20p / 40p)