Changes to ticket prices - 1st July 2024

STAGECOACH ANNOUNCE NEW BUS TICKET PRICES

Some ticket prices will increase from 1st July 2024.

- Several changes to prices for DayRider and MegaRider tickets, along with some single fares which are less than £2. 
- Single fares remain capped at £2.
- NightRider will remain at £3.
- MegaRider ticket prices will increase, except Brighton, Portsmouth, South Hants, Woking and Worthing, all of which will remain unchanged.

Whilst the majority of ticket prices will increase, some will stay the same, including the popular NightRider ticket, which will remain priced at £3. Customers are recommended to check the stagecoach website page where new prices have been published.

The company has said that single fares remain capped at £2 as part of an agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT), ensuring affordability for passengers until at least the end of 2024.

James O'Neill, Commercial Director for Stagecoach South said "Reviewing our fares is essential to ensure we continue to deliver and grow our network of bus services across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.  We understand that any change in pricing requires careful consideration. Following an extensive review of increased running and operational costs, we’ve strived to minimise the impact this will have on customers and kept any increases as low as possible.”

“Revenue from fares is vital to pay for day-to-day costs of running bus services, continued investment in new vehicles, technology and other customer improvements.”

“Bus travel remains fantastic value for money, and we’ve been conscious to keep ticket prices affordable and sustainable for customers, with some ticket prices unchanged”.

"Our numerous multi-journey ticket options offer unlimited travel across specific areas – the more you travel, the more you save. Products like Flexi 5 support those who may travel less often or need a bit more flexibility by offering five DayRider tickets for the price of four."

“We also have group tickets, allowing up to 4 people travelling together for the price of 2!”