(29 Nov 2013, 7:31 pm)cbma06 wrote Metro fares to go up in January:
METRO passengers face a fare hike next year.
Fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro are to be increased by an average of 2.5 per cent from Thursday, January 2.
Metro owner Nexus said the average was below July’s Retail Price Index rate of inflation.
The cost of Metro adult single, day and transfare tickets are being increased by 10p.
A one-zone single ticket goes up from £1.70 to £1.80. A Metro all-zone single goes up from £3.20 to £3.30. An-all zone Daysaver is up from £4.40 to £4.50.
The 2014 Metro fares also include improved discounts for young people and students.
Nexus director general Bernard Garner said: “It is important that during these tough times we give the best value possible to Metro customers.
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ha, after all the problems...