Hampshire bus fares to increase- how much you'll pay

Stagecoach bus <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Stagecoach bus (Image: Newsquest)
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The cost of travelling on Stagecoach buses around Hampshire will go up on Monday, June 1.

The changes will affect single and students' tickets, though single journeys will remain capped at £3 under the Government's bus fare cap scheme.

On their website, Stagecoach says: "We remain committed to offering affordable and flexible travel options for everyone."

For single fares below the £3 cap, the price will increase by either 10p or 20p.

Fares that currently cost £1.70 will increase to £1.80, while £2.20 tickets will rise to £2.30 and £2.60 tickets will go up to £2.80.

The nightrider, which is £4 for unlimited travel after 7pm, will stay the same.

Stagecoach bus (Image: Newsquest)

Some student fares will rise, with the annual ticket increasing by £30 to £630.

The summer student fare will go up from £200 to £210, while the autumn fare will be set at £250 and the spring fare at £210.

Adult tickets, including the £5.50 day ticket, will be staying the same.

Group tickets will also remain unchanged at £11.

Children's tickets, including the £4.50 day ticket, will remain unchanged.

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