Devon & Cornwall

Travel by bus all day for 50p in Plymouth on 28th March and 4th April 2009

Bus passengers in Plymouth will be able to travel all day for just 50p on Saturday 28 March and Saturday 4 April as part of a special promotion being run by local bus companies in partnership with the City Council.

The 50p Bus Day events aim to encourage people who dont normally use the bus to give at a go, promoting sustainable travel as well as helping the wide range of services running throughout the city.

All passengers will pay just 50p when they board the bus and will get a ticket which will allow them to travel with the same bus company anywhere in the city for the rest of the day - including on park and ride services.

The Council hopes the initiative will help to boost bus travel and reduce congestion and pollution by showing people that taking the bus is clean, convenient, reliable and cost effective alternative to jumping in the car.

Councillor Kevin Wigens, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "Many of us think its easier to get around the city by car, but when you factor in the time it takes to load up your car, look for a parking space and pay for a ticket, its often quicker and cheaper to jump on and off the bus.

"There is a good network of bus services covering the whole city, with recent investment in new, modern vehicles and various discounts available for regular travellers. Research shows there is high ratio of car users following the same routes as buses in Plymouth, increasing congestion and impacting on the environment.

"By supporting this initiative we want to show people how clean, comfortable and convenient the city's bus services are in the hope that they will consider leaving the car at home and travelling by bus more often.'

Marc Reddy, Managing Director of First Devon and Cornwall said: "This is a great initiative - the bus represents a very cost effective way of travelling around the region and anything that encourages people to give it a go should be commended. We hope that people make the most of this offer; there are some great places to go by bus in this area - including the shops, the beach, the countryside and much, much more.'

For more information about 50p Bus Day visit Plymouth's dedicated journey planner at www.plymgo.com or call 01752 66800.

Terms and conditions:
The 50p Bus Day ticket is valid for the day of purchase only, on either 28 March or 4 April 2009
The 50p Bus Day ticket is valid for use on services provided by the bus company from which it is purchased only. If passengers wish to travel with another bus company they will need to purchase another ticket.
Journeys to and from certain locations outside of the city of Plymouth boundaries will be included in the special fares; locations include Torpoint, Saltash, Heybrook Bay, Woolwell, Roborough, Sparkwell and Wembury.
Tickets are available to both children and adults.
The National Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme is not affected by this offer.