I believe the prices of trains are horrendous and make it difficult for many people to use this to travel. It can be cheaper to travel by car for many, which can increase unwanted emissions.
React
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Reduce bus fare cap to £1.75 for journeys less than 5 miles & freeze for 3 years
Review the national bus fare cap and reduce for shorter journeys. Currently the cap is £3 for a single, which means passengers may be paying £6 a day return. Reduce the cap for shorter journeys (under 5 miles) to £1.75 and freeze the current £3 limit for at least 3 years for journeys over 5 miles.
Fund & require new, stronger gates at train stations to stop fare evaders
We feel current train station gates are too easy to force open and can allow criminals from entering unchecked. This can facilitate fare evasion and can put staff at risk when they try to stop fare evaders.
Free public transport service promotion
Local bus service offering free travel to encourage residents to visit town center markets, local food vendors and independent businesses.
Tram system needed to reduce congestion
Community member advocates for tram infrastructure as a solution to traffic congestion and economic growth, citing recent tram extension in Birmingham.
Fund bus travel free for everyone under 18 years old
We call on the Government to fund free bus travel for every child under 18 to allow them to socialise more and go out more, and it could also helps those in extreme poverty to go places.
I believe the prices of trains are horrendous and make it difficult for many people to use this to travel. It can be cheaper to travel by car for many, which can increase unwanted emissions.
React
Members can read every reason.
Reduce bus fare cap to £1.75 for journeys less than 5 miles & freeze for 3 years
Review the national bus fare cap and reduce for shorter journeys. Currently the cap is £3 for a single, which means passengers may be paying £6 a day return. Reduce the cap for shorter journeys (under 5 miles) to £1.75 and freeze the current £3 limit for at least 3 years for journeys over 5 miles.
Fund & require new, stronger gates at train stations to stop fare evaders
We feel current train station gates are too easy to force open and can allow criminals from entering unchecked. This can facilitate fare evasion and can put staff at risk when they try to stop fare evaders.
Free public transport service promotion
Local bus service offering free travel to encourage residents to visit town center markets, local food vendors and independent businesses.
Tram system needed to reduce congestion
Community member advocates for tram infrastructure as a solution to traffic congestion and economic growth, citing recent tram extension in Birmingham.
Fund bus travel free for everyone under 18 years old
We call on the Government to fund free bus travel for every child under 18 to allow them to socialise more and go out more, and it could also helps those in extreme poverty to go places.
