Park and Ride bus fares increasing next week

Beginning Monday, April 15, the cost of an adult return ticket will increase from £3 to £3.50, while a group return ticket will increase from £4 to £4.50.

Ten-journey tickets and group ten journey tickets available through the Salisbury Reds smartphone app will increase from £14 to £16 and £18 to £20, respectively.

Sixty trip tickets, also available only through the app, will increase from £70 to £80.

Wiltshire Council said the fare increases would “help maintain and run the Salisbury area services, which provide a reliable, cheaper alternative to city centre parking”.

All parking at Park and Ride car parks will remain free.

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Councillor Tamara Reay, cabinet member for transport, said: “Our Park and Ride sites offer an easy alternative to city centre parking. People can park for free and then use the regular bus services to visit the city centre.

“The increase to the Park and Ride bus fares are necessary and have been agreed to ensure Salisbury Reds can continue to maintain high standards of service. We thank everyone for using the services when visiting the beautiful city of Salisbury.”

Andrew Sherrington, Salisbury Reds general manager, added: “Together with Wiltshire Council, we have considered these changes to Park and Ride ticket prices very carefully - and we are hopeful they will have minimal impact on our customers.

“These services are designed to help ease congestion within the city centre, and they provide those visiting Salisbury with convenient and comfortable transport connections.

“Our team works very hard to ensure Park and Ride is an attractive and viable option in Salisbury, and these latest changes will ensure we are able to continue providing a high level of service here.”