(25 Sep 2022, 1:35 pm)Kuyoyo wrote During the fare revisions earlier this year, any return fares that were greater than the relevant day tickets were withdrawn - as the day ticket offers greater value even if only making a return between the two locations.
For example, a single fare between Middlesbrough and Darlington on the X66 is £5.70 - meaning a return would be higher than the £6.60 Tees Valley Day Ticket (likewise Stockton to Darlington is the same price). In contrast, there are return fares available on the X22 between Middlesbrough and Peterlee - as at £7.40, it's £1.20 cheaper than the Arriva North East Day Ticket at £8.60.
https://bustimes.org/fares/datasets/1069
Didn't GNE do something similar last year?
Although I think someone said they may have just capped the return at the price of a day ticket rather than removing the option, so depending on the driver they may still be offered the return despite the day ticket being the same price