Rural buses and ticket prices under threat
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jul/04/rural-buses-ticket-prices-threat
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If you live in a rural area, how would higher bus fares and services affect you? depending on the areas, sometimes the buses are not the best services to rely on but are still important for many people going to work and school.
However with the budget cuts, the Guardian is reporting transport cuts will be felt badly for the bus services and fares in rural areas. "It's a combination of fare increases and reduction in routes available and for many people the challenge of getting into work would be significant."-Guardian quoting Labour MP Angela Smith
Another statement in the article claims cuts to the £500m bus service grant would discriminate against non car users. "Stephen Joseph, CBT's executive director, said: "It will tip the bus industry into a spiral of higher fares and fewer services."-Guardian
I've found bus fares are currently okayish, but the service in rural areas are already limited and out of date, compared to the bus transport in London and Cardiff.
However with the budget cuts, the Guardian is reporting transport cuts will be felt badly for the bus services and fares in rural areas. "It's a combination of fare increases and reduction in routes available and for many people the challenge of getting into work would be significant."-Guardian quoting Labour MP Angela Smith
Another statement in the article claims cuts to the £500m bus service grant would discriminate against non car users. "Stephen Joseph, CBT's executive director, said: "It will tip the bus industry into a spiral of higher fares and fewer services."-Guardian
I've found bus fares are currently okayish, but the service in rural areas are already limited and out of date, compared to the bus transport in London and Cardiff.
