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  1. Omnibus operators in Tamil Nadu are charging double for Diwali travel, despite government warnings. Fares on major routes from Chennai have dramatically increased, impacting festive journeys. english.mathrubhumi.com/news/i #TamilNaduTravel #DeepavaliRush #BusFares #TransportAlert #India

  2. My #grandparents worked on the #buses in the days when the #drivers cab wasn't accessible from the the rest of the #bus. They'd be shocked to know how dangerous working in #publictransport has become.

    £2 #busfares probably don't tempt some people to give up a #car #journey because #behaviour has become so bad. #Violent #youths & adults appear to be commonplace in the #news now.

    standard.co.uk/news/uk/elgin-s
    countypress.co.uk/news/2409523

  3. CW: UK Bus Fare Cap

    Since 1 Jan 2023 in the UK many single bus fares outside of London have been capped at £2 for a single fare - making 2 singles cheaper than a single return in a lot of cases.

    This was due to end on 30 June but the cap has now been extended until 31 October 2023.

    From November the cap will be increased to £2.50 where it will remain for 12 months before being reviewed.

    bbc.co.uk/news/business-656161

    #bus #busFares #costOfLiving

  4. CW: UK Bus Fare Cap

    Since 1 Jan 2023 in the UK many single bus fares outside of London have been capped at £2 for a single fare - making 2 singles cheaper than a single return in a lot of cases.

    This was due to end on 30 June but the cap has now been extended until 31 October 2023.

    From November the cap will be increased to £2.50 where it will remain for 12 months before being reviewed.

    bbc.co.uk/news/business-656161

    #bus #busFares #costOfLiving