Bus fares to rise by 10p in West Midlands
Bus fares in the West Midlands are going up 10p in the new year, it was confirmed today.
National Express West Midlands, which runs around eight out of 10 services will charge £2.10 for a single fare.
Weekly travel cards are also going up as are Daysaver tickets, although family day tickets are to be frozen as are student passes and some children's passes.
However a child's single fare will go up from £1 to £1.05.
- See the full list of price chances in the new year here
Fares will also rise on the Midland Metro tram line from January 2.
A full adult fare goes up from £3.60 to £3.70 with a return going from £5.50 to £5.70 for anyone wanting to travel the full 23-stop routes.
The changes come as transport authority Centro is planning to scrap free tram and train travel for pensioners amid £14.6 million of spending cuts.
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