AS the cost-of-living crisis continues, Bradford people travelling on Yorkshire bus firm Transdev’s entire network can travel for up to 87 per cent less as a Government-funded Help for Household scheme begins today (Monday, January 2).
The maximum single fare for any Transdev one-way bus journey has now been cut to just £2 – including the marathon 84-mile journey from Leeds to Whitby, voted Britain’s Most Scenic Bus Route in a national poll of bus users, which will now be 87 per cent cheaper.
Every day from now until the end of March, the bargain £2 single fare is instantly available anytime, anywhere and on any day from bus drivers using cash or contactless payment, and on the bus operator’s free-to-download Transdev Go mobile app.
The promotion will deliver huge savings for customers making journeys across the Transdev network.
More Yorkshire examples include:
• Harrogate to Bradford on FLYER A2, distance 22 miles: was £5.40, now £2, saving 63 per cent
• Keighley to Skipton on Dalesway, distance 11 miles: was £3.70, now £2, saving 46 per cent.
Fares for journeys wholly within West Yorkshire, which have already been reduced to £2 with support from Mayor Tracy Brabin, will continue to be available as normal.
Alex Hornby, Transdev chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer this amazing promotion to our customers throughout Yorkshire and into Lancashire and Greater Manchester, thanks to our continued partnership with industry partners and UK Government.
“In 2022 we were among the most successful operators in the country in our mission to attract customers back to bus post-pandemic.
“Yet we know there are still some who have not returned to our routes, and especially as the cost-of-living crisis continues into this New Year, we hope this money-saving promotion will attract them back on board.”
All Transdev single fares which are already lower than £2, and all other day and longer-term tickets will remain at their current prices.
Full details of all Transdev bus routes across the North of England are available online at: transdevbus.co.uk and on the free to download Transdev Go mobile app.
