fare stage

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fare stage

1. a section of a bus journey for which a set charge is made

2. a bus stop marking the end of such a section

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Wrexham County Borough Council councillor for Rossett, Hugh Jones, said they were looking at arranging a meeting with Arriva for early September "and the issue of fare stages will be on the agenda."

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The adult fare for a journey lasting more than three fare stages is pounds 1.70 on National Express West Midlands buses in Birmingham, compared to a pounds 1 flat fare for people travelling in buses in London who have an Oyster card.

Operator in drive for 'fairer' competition; Birmingham's buses need to be "re-regulated" to give passengers the best service, one of the region's public transport companies has said, Tom Scotney reports

UNDER the current pricing structure, a family of two adults and two children, would expect to pay a total of pounds 3.90 for a journey into the city passing through nine or more fare stages. If the proposals went ahead this cost would rise to pounds 5.20.

Holiday bus fares shock for children; Company may end subsidies as another cuts services

Proposals to revise fare stages on tram and bus services, involving some increases, have been made by Birmingham Transport Department.