Just the ticket?
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UNLIMITED bus travel throughout the year — if you've got £94 to spare.
The lack of ready cash is likely to be the big snag which will stop commuters from taking advantage of the new yearly Ridacards proposed by Lothian Region.
If approved by the Traffic Commissioners, the annual season tickets would mean big savings for those lucky enough to have the initial investment money.
Even those making limited use of buses — a 20p journey to and from work each day and a weekend trip into town — would save E26 a year.
Purchasers would also be safeguarded against any increases in fares during the course of the year.
A report to the region's finance committee says the new tickets would be "a positive encouragement to use public transport.
"It is recommended that application be made to offer an annual season ticket to assess its value both to the department and to passengers."