Lothian announces bus fare rises from next month
The company says its services remain 'excellent value'
Passengers on buses in and around Edinburgh can expect to pay more to travel from next month.
Lothian Buses has announced a rise in fares, which will come into force on February 2.
Among them, adult day passes will increase by 50p with single tickets going up 10p.
Family day tickets will rise by £1 to £9.50, with child day tickets going up for the first time since 2004.
Bosses are defending the decision to bump up prices.
Nigel Serafini Commercial Director at Lothian, said: “Lothian is committed to providing environmentally sustainable, best value travel.
"As our operating costs continue to rise and we continue to invest in fleet, people, training and our customer offering, we will be making changes to fares from February 2.
“98p of every £1 we receive in fares goes directly back into the running of our business and provision of services.
"Across the last decade we have invested heavily in cleaner, greener buses for the benefit of all our customers and our capital city, lessening the impact on the environment, while continuing to develop and provide a comprehensive network of services across the Edinburgh city region.
“As well as continuing our investment in new environmentally friendly vehicles across 2020, Lothian is currently in the process of renewing its Real Time Customer Information system. This system plays a vital role in helping us monitor and control services, as well as allowing customers to track bus arrivals.
“Our revised fares continue to represent excellent value for money and remain amongst the lowest in the UK.”
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