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Bus company Trentbarton, which operators routes across Mansfield and Ashfield, has announced fare changes which take effect from this weekend.

Faced with rising costs of fuel, parts and wages, Trentbarton increasing some fares from Sunday, January 22.

However, the company says the rise is being kept below the rate of inflation.

And it says travelling by bus remains the green option to cut carbon and air pollution, and will still be cheaper than the equivalent solo journey in a car.

Trentbarton has announced fare rises from this weekend

And until the end of March customers can take advantage of the Government- backed £2 single fare cap on all Trentbarton services except for Red Arrow.

As well as being available as £2 cash fares, the discount is included in the Mango app and contactless day, week and 28-day automatic caps so customers will always get the best value fares and never go above the cap limits.

Increased revenue from those fares which are going up will enable Trentbarton to not only pay for its fuel and staff but to continue to invest in its services and fleet to meet the expectations of customers.

The great majority of increases – including popular options such as adult Mango off-peak day cap, up 50p, and Mango anytime day cap, up 20p – are below the UK CPI inflation rate which was up again in November to 9.3 per cent.

Prices being frozen include the Young Explorer at £1, to help families during the cost of living crisis, and the £3.50 Zigzag plus add-on which includes morning peak travel.

Mansfield and Ashfield bus route operator announces fares rise from this weekend

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