New £2 fare for any single bus journey in Somerset is launched
Bus users in Somerset will be able to travel on most routes in the county for just £2 from January.
The major fare cut is part of an initiative funded by the Government aimed at boosting bus use while helping passengers to save money as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, fuelled in part by high petrol and diesel prices.
The £2 single fare is available from all participating operators from 1 January until further notice. The initiative will apply to the majority of routes in Somerset.
The seven operators involved are:
• Dartline
• Faresaver Buses
• First South West (Buses of Somerset)
• First West of England
• Hatch Green Coaches
• South West Coaches
**FromeBus (Services 47 and 53 only)
A full list of services can be viewed here:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/bus-it-you-know-it-makes-sense/