(17 Feb 2020, 6:40 pm)TEN 6083 wrote https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on...e-17760592

Stagecoach raises bus fares in Newcastle - here's how much you'll pay


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In a statement, Stagecoach said:  "We want to provide customers with the best value travel we can while also ensuring we are able to continue operating a stable bus network over the longer term. We do our absolute best to keep prices as low as possible as we continue to face rising costs.
"Operating costs within our business have risen, predominantly due to the growing effect of congestion in our towns and cities, which pushes up the cost of delivering our services and impacts our ability to keep fares low for our customers. For example, in   Newcastle over the last five year, Stagecoach North East has increased the number of vehicles required during peak times by an additional 10 buses as a direct result of traffic congestion.
"Using additional vehicles and drivers to try and maintain punctuality for customers adds almost £2m each year.