Family bus ticket prices halved for summer holidays

The ticket, which usually costs £11 a day, is the first of several fare reductions to be delivered via York’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, which is funded by government. It will help families living in and visiting York enjoy the city’s attractions, take advantage of sustainable transport and to reduce the costs of days out over the school holidays.

The reduced cost All York Family ticket will be available all summer holidays, up to Sunday 3 September. Up to 5 people can travel on the ticket, including a maximum of 2 people aged over 16 - so 2 adults and 3 children, or 1 adult and 4 children - on any bus service which starts and ends within the City of York boundary, including the Park & Ride (but excluding tour operators).

Passengers can simply buy the ticket on board using cash or contactless payment. The ticket can be used by residents of York or those visiting from home and abroad.

Councillor Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy and Transport at City of York Council, said:

Buses play a crucial role in York’s sustainable transport network, offering a convenient, safe and affordable alternative to driving a car, and this fare reduction will help families reach all the excellent attractions that York has to offer.

"While budgets are squeezed across the country for families and people of all ages, we are happy to be able to make it a little easier to get out and enjoy this summer holiday."

There are a number of attractions that can be reached by bus in York.

City centre venues reachable from the 6 Park & Ride sites include:

• Castle Museum
• City Walls
• Clifford’s Tower
• Explore York Library
• Jorvik Centre
• Museum Gardens
• National Railway Museum
• York Minster
• shops and restaurants

Out of the city centre, why not catch the bus to:

• Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington - via route 36 from York Train station
• York Maze - via route 36 from York Train station
• Web Adventure Park - via route 40 from Exhibition Square
• Naburn Lock - via route 42 between York and Selby

Paul Turner, chair of York’s Enhanced Partnership Ticketing Group, said;

This fare reduction heralds the start of a series of bus improvements being brought to York, with bus operators and City of York Council working together to deliver over £17 million worth of investment from central government.

"Over the next 3 years, we will be rolling out infrastructure upgrades as well as further fare reductions and technology to make bus travel in York even more convenient, and a real alternative to driving a car."

Roads Minister Richard Holden said:

This new scheme will help unlock opportunities for passengers in York, by giving them access to cheaper fares and easier journeys, supporting them with the cost of living.

“We want everyone up and down the country to have a modern, reliable, and affordable public transport system. That is why we have supported City of York Council with more than £17.4 million to boost its bus services.”

See more information about the All York ticket, including all terms and conditions, on the iTravel website.