Prices on certain bus tickets in East Sussex to increase following council review

Prices on certain bus tickets in East Sussex are set to increase following a review by East Sussex County Council.
Sam Pole
By Sam Pole
Published 2nd May 2024, 12:43 BST
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On Sunday, May 5, East Sussex DayRider tickets are set to increase following a budget review from East Sussex County Council.

This will affect services on Stagecoach Compass, Brighton & Hove and Metrobus service within East Sussex.

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Following a budget review, East Sussex County Council has requested that some subsidised bus tickets have increase slightly in price.

Prices on certain bus tickets in East Sussex are set to increase following a review by East Sussex County Council. Picture: StagecoachPrices on certain bus tickets in East Sussex are set to increase following a review by East Sussex County Council. Picture: Stagecoach
Prices on certain bus tickets in East Sussex are set to increase following a review by East Sussex County Council. Picture: Stagecoach

From Sunday, and East Sussex DayRider ticket will increase from £5 to £5.50, an under 30 DayRider ticket will increase from £3.75 to £4.10 and an under 19 DayRider ticket will increase from £3.20 to £3.50.

An accompanied child ticket which is available for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years will no longer be free and will now cost 50p.

The Under 19 Single ticket for unaccompanied young people is unaffected and will continue to be available at £1.

Related topics:East Sussex County CouncilHoveBrighton

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