Chester le Street Hermitage to Pity Me a 5 minuet journey on the Go North East X21 increased from £3.35 to £3.50 the second increase in a 7 month period. Operating costs could not have increased that much in 7 months. In my opinion this increase is an excuse to recover the revenue lost due to the loss of school and miscellaneous contracts as well as others entering Metro replacement work.
At least there is competition on the route (6 days a week) with Arriva offering a fare of £3 compared with GNE's £3.50.
RE: Pricing