Lothian increases fares
Page 12
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
FARES on Lothian Region Transport buses in Edinburgh raised substantially for the first time since 1976. are to be The incrbase, which has been approved by the Region's transportation committee, is expected to yield £1.67m in the current financial year, and £2.186m in a full year.
The range of charges on most conventional routes will be increased from the present 10p to 30p to 12p to 40p on June 27. Old age pensioners who at present travel free all day will be subject to a peak hour restriction which does not apply to the blind and disabled.
An amendment from the Labour opposition that the increase was "contrary to the best interests of the public" was ruled out of order by the council chairman who pointed out that the committee had been required by Act of Council to raise a specific sum, and that even with the fares increase, Lothian fares are still among the lowest in Britain.