Reduced bus fares end as government funding stops in East Sussex
Stagecoach buses no longer offering discounts under council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan
Reduced bus fares funded by East Sussex County Council have now come to an end.
Stagecoach buses across East Sussex are no longer offering discounted tickets such as the £1 and £2 short hop fares or a range of East Sussex DayRider multi-operator tickets, due to the cessation of funding.
Child fares, including tickets for accompanied and unaccompanied children, have also been stopped.
The £3 single fare cap will remain in place for longer bus journeys, but prices for shorter trips now vary, starting from £1.90 for adults and £1.10 for children depending on the journey length.
For unlimited day travel, adults can buy a Local DayRider for £6.30 or broaden their travel area with a South East DayRider for £9.90. Under 19s can purchase either at reduced rates starting at £4.80. A Discovery ticket, valid across multiple counties including Kent and Sussex, is priced at £10 for adults and £8 for children.
The Freedom Weekly ticket for under 19s will still be available but its cost is set to increase from £15 to £20 on 16th February for seven days of unlimited travel.
Passengers who travel frequently may find longer-term tickets such as the 7 Day MegaRider or 28 Day MegaRider better suited to their needs, offering unlimited travel either locally (£24.60 for weekly or £38.60 for monthly) or across the South East region.
Stagecoach advises passengers to speak to their driver for assistance in finding the best ticket option for their travel plans.