Bus Fares Up Again,Why?

[sedith]

On 03/01/2020 at 13:46, Andy C said:

They go up every year. Simple reason - cost of providing the service goes up with inflation.

 

Commuting by bus in Sheffield is actually quite cheap compared with some other areas and a Citywide pass that works on ALL buses and trams in Sheffield is still about the same price as a First only pass was in 2010, almost a decade ago!

 

Not sure how the council would make the buses any more reliable - they won't magic away all the traffic congestion that delays the buses!

How about £3 for three stops or £4.30 return into town where I live, approximately a mile each way? That is First Bus. Our last bus stop into town at 9.20pm and the last one back home is 18:45. Don't moan you have it good.

[Andy C]

Still confused by the new Stagecoach ticket choices from 2nd January?

 

Here is a summary for Stagecoach in Sheffield

note 7 day prices quoted are the advance purchase discount price, a slightly higher price applies to on board sales.

 

Local tickets

just want buses in Sheffield - then buy Citybus (1 day £4.70, 7 day from £16.30, 28 day £61.20)  

just want Supertram - then buy tram only Dayrider/Megarider (1 day £4.40, 7 day from £14.50, 28 day £52.00)

 

Silver ticket (Dayrider/Megarider)

includes Supertram and Stagecoach buses in South Yorkshire & Chesterfield (and places inbetween such as Dronfield and Eckington). If you use the X2/X17 bus to Barnsley, the X17 to Chesterfield or combine tram-train with Stagecoach buses this is especially good value. (1 day £4.90, 7 day from £16.00, 28 day £62)

Child versions also available.

 

Gold ticket (Dayrider/Megarider)

includes Supertram and Stagecoach buses in South & West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Gainsborough. This ticket will get you to destinations such as Leeds, Matlock, Buxton, Nottingham and Mansfield! (1 day £7.20, 7 day from £23, 28 day £88.00)

Child and Family versions of the Dayrider are also available.

 

Travelmaster products

 

These include all bus companies, not just Stagecoach

 

Citybus - any bus in Sheffield (1 day £4.70, 7 day from £16.30, 28 day £61.20)  

Citywide - any bus and Supertram in Sheffield (1 day £5.10, 7 day from £17.50, 28 day £65.60)

SY Connect - any bus and Supertram in South Yorkshire ( 1 day £7.00, 7 day from £23.50, 28 day £88.20). A child version called Getabout is also available.

SY Connect+ - any bus, Supertram and local train in South Yorkshire (1 day £8.80, 7 day £30.60, 28 day £114.60). A child version called Getabout+ is also available.

 

Railmaster

offers 28 days travel on all local trains in South Yorkshire along with Supertram, £89.30. Buy from station ticket office.

 

Special offers

 

Travelling by Stagecoach bus after 6pm? Evening Rider offers unlimited bus travel in the Silver ticket area.

Travelling in a group of up to 5 people at the weekend? Five for a Fiver offers unlimited bus travel in the Silver ticket area.

 

Where to buy

 

Dayrider and weekly Megarider tickets are available from the Stagecoach bus app

Weekly, 28 day and "Xtra" Pay monthly Megarider subscriptions are available from the Stagecoach bus website.

Daily and weekly tickets are also available to buy on board, although note most weekly tickets are cheaper bought in advance online or on the app.

 

Travelmaster products are available from the Travelmaster website, Payzone shops and vending machines at bus interchanges. Day tickets also available from the Stagecoach bus app and the First bus app. Daily and weekly versions are also available on board but note in some cases it is cheaper to buy in advance. Rail inclusive tickets are also available from the ticket office at staffed rail stations.

 

For more information

about Stagecoach tickets and to buy online visit stagecoachbus.com

about Travelmaster tickets and to buy online visit travelmaster.com.

[HighGreen2020]

Fare rises but reduced service, it’s pathetic really.

[Guest]

13 hours ago, LuSiVe said:

My bus fare has just gone down by £12 a month ...

Stagecoach Megarider becoming the Silver Megarider or other by any chance? As mine's gone down the same

[mrsb73]

I've  given up catching the bus because the times and routes kept changing, and frequency of buses were changing too often , they were often unreliable, and on several occasions  I just found the drivers so rude and mean, for example hurrying to drive off when then can clearly see you are nearly at the stop.

 

Buses from brightside have really gone down hill since the x78 service was reduced in favour of the x1, and any services coming up Jenkin Road have such convuluted routes it can take an hour to get into the city centre.  

 

Late last year I just thought,  it's not worth the hassle and stress anymore, so now I take the car to town. I'd love to use public transport but it's just not good enough.

[catmiss]

Everyone I speak to from across the city is complaining about the poor service, several drivers I know complain about the poor organisation and conditions they work under yet it’s ok for another fare increase??

[Fougasse]

I'd be very interested to see what impact higher fares is having on the city centre and a few other locations.

 

I used to travel to the CC a few times a week, shopping, the market, etc, but as the fares got higher I now travel once a week and never travel there speculatively' i.e. for a look around. I go if I need something, and I can often delay that and until I need several somethings and get everything I need on one journey.

 

Interestingly, last year was the first time I DIDN'T go to the CC for about three weeks in a row. Simply decided to make do and keep my money away from First and Stagecoach.

[1295galaxy]

Loads were shocked this morning getting on the buses to work,and the price increase,First & Stage Coach must thing that everyone gets a wage upgrade every year so are allowed to put fares up,but loads do not,if we saw some improvement in the bus service then we might be happy paying more,but nothings been changed for ages,why?can"t we top are bus cards on line to speed up the trips we make,as Monday seems to be the worse day with nearly everyone renewing there cards and some Drivers taking ages with there touch screen,so nearly always late for work

[Andy C]

Bus fares go up annually for the simple reason the cost of providing the service increases with inflation. 

 

Not all prices have gone up but it should be noted there is now a discount on weekly tickets if you buy in advance rather than on board.

 

Travelmaster tickets (such as Citywide) can be renewed at www.sytravelmaster.com or using the self service machines at Interchanges. Stagecoach tickets (Megarider) can be bought at www.stagecoachbus.com. First tickets can be bought on their app.

Edited January 6, 2020 by Andy C

[ormester]

Fares go up services get worse Andy sorry you can try and  say why they go up but its poor