First Bus in Dorset announces price changes and revised fare zones

Adult short hop fares - for journeys up to three miles - will be £2.40, and longer journeys will align with the incoming UK Government’s £3 flat fare cap in England, with a maximum single fare of £3 for journeys above three miles. Child fares have been simplified, at 50% less than adult single fares.

Fare zones will be revised, meaning there will now be just two, easy to understand zones; Weymouth, and Network. The Portland, Axminister and Weymouth Plus zones will be removed.

Key changes:

• Prices will align with the incoming UK Government’s £3 flat fare cap in England, meaning a short hop fare of £2.40, and a maximum single fare of £3 for longer journeys.
• Day, Week and Month tickets continue to be available (the prices will be adjusted to those shown in the table), while still offering unlimited travel within the respective zone.
• Two easy to understand fare zones: Weymouth, and Network.
• Child tickets will be half price (50% less) of adult fares.
• By using Tap On, Tap Off, customers will be charged the best value fare based on their journey. No matter how often you travel, customers will never pay more than the daily or weekly cap.

James Eustace, Commercial Director for First Bus in Dorset, said: “Bus remains one of the cheapest, most convenient, and sustainable ways of travelling around Dorset.

“Our fares have been frozen for the last two years, as we wanted to absorb the inflationary rises we were experiencing to support our customers. However, like so many other transport providers, we’re facing significant rising costs across our operations.

“We have strived to keep increases to a minimum, with customers on shorter journeys paying £2.40, and longer journey prices aligning with the incoming UK Government’s £3 flat fare cap.”

For full details on all ticket prices, please visit: Fares | First Bus