Announcement to staff today
All of our cash fares will stay the same in January as they are now. This is the third year in a row that they've been frozen. We've seen good growth in sales as a result.
Our biggest-selling product, the off-peak daysaver, will cost the same in 2020 as it did in 2014. Compare our zero percent to other cities, such as Manchester which has seen a 20% increase over that period.
To help encourage regular commuting, we're discounting the price of the regional weekly travelcard by 50p.
And we're cutting the price of the under-18s daysaver, to encourage more trips from this fast-growing part of the population.
Only one group of passengers will see a slight increase in fares; as the current discounts for paying via the app or contactless will end
Quote from: Tony on December 06, 2019, 05:07:37 PM
Announcement to staff today
All of our cash fares will stay the same in January as they are now. This is the third year in a row that they've been frozen. We've seen good growth in sales as a result.
Our biggest-selling product, the off-peak daysaver, will cost the same in 2020 as it did in 2014. Compare our zero percent to other cities, such as Manchester which has seen a 20% increase over that period.
To help encourage regular commuting, we're discounting the price of the regional weekly travelcard by 50p.
And we're cutting the price of the under-18s daysaver, to encourage more trips from this fast-growing part of the population.
Only one group of passengers will see a slight increase in fares; as the current discounts for paying via the app or contactless will end
That's good to hear. the 2021 fares might go up though because of Brexit and all that... but thanks a lot NXWM.
Quote from: Busboy105 on December 06, 2019, 07:28:26 PM
That's good to hear. the 2021 fares might go up though because of Brexit and all that... but thanks a lot NXWM.
Blimey, you've got a better crystal ball than Boris and Jeremy
Quote from: Tony on December 06, 2019, 07:46:41 PM
Blimey, you've got a better crystal ball than Boris and Jeremy
Haha nothing will change if you don't back Boris anyway
Very welcome news for regular users as well as those who are periodically in the Second City....
It's good to see a company seeing the long term picture rather than chasing short term cash flow which many seem to. My company in Worcester continue to put fares up whilst cutting frequencies and this just creates a vicious circle of cuts and lost passengers. I sincerely hope that Nat Ex purchase Worcester garage as a company like them really could make Worcester a successful operation.
Quote from: Tony on December 06, 2019, 07:46:41 PM
Blimey, you've got a better crystal ball than Boris and Jeremy
Was that sarcastic?
Quote from: Busboy105 on December 06, 2019, 10:03:40 PM
Was that sarcastic?
Yes... as brexit is a true unknown so no one knows what the outcome is going to be...
Quote from: Tony on December 06, 2019, 05:07:37 PM
Announcement to staff today
All of our cash fares will stay the same in January as they are now. This is the third year in a row that they've been frozen. We've seen good growth in sales as a result.
Our biggest-selling product, the off-peak daysaver, will cost the same in 2020 as it did in 2014. Compare our zero percent to other cities, such as Manchester which has seen a 20% increase over that period.
To help encourage regular commuting, we're discounting the price of the regional weekly travelcard by 50p.
And we're cutting the price of the under-18s daysaver, to encourage more trips from this fast-growing part of the population.
Only one group of passengers will see a slight increase in fares; as the current discounts for paying via the app or contactless will end
Details are up on the website now:
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/fares-frozen-again-for-2020
No mention though of any price changes for monthly or direct debit season tickets, are these also staying the same
@Tony ?
The above fares news will certainly make the Express & Stars job much harder trying to come up with the usual negative article.
I'm sure they've got their spin doctors working overtime on it lol
I assume that the OAP/Disabled concession fare is still the same and it hasn't been mentioned at all?
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on December 07, 2019, 03:11:30 PM
I assume that the OAP/Disabled concession fare is still the same and it hasn't been mentioned at all?
Did you not understand the bit about all cash fares? Pretty clear it's staying the same.
Quote from: Dom on December 07, 2019, 06:00:02 PM
Did you not understand the bit about all cash fares? Pretty clear it's staying the same.
The only thing is I pay as swift so wasn't quite sure if the normal price would still apply? So there no need to be link that.
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-bus-prices-changing-2020-17387564?fbclid=IwAR0iPdMt3yhKFlLh8356JPs7zcBssIKnBie_ZHEtyndT8rO9bM7Apxjt0yQ
Quote from: Winston on December 10, 2019, 12:54:31 PM
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-bus-prices-changing-2020-17387564?fbclid=IwAR0iPdMt3yhKFlLh8356JPs7zcBssIKnBie_ZHEtyndT8rO9bM7Apxjt0yQ
Just like the Birmingham Mail and Express & Star, notice how they always focus on the negative aspect?
With regards to contactless payments, the truth is that all that is happening is that the 'sale discount' is being removed, which was introduced at the start of this year, and I believe was only originally intended to run for one month.
Still no mention of any changes to monthly or direct debit ticket prices though...
Quote from: Stu on December 10, 2019, 06:58:11 PM
Just like the Birmingham Mail and Express & Star, notice how they always focus on the negative aspect?
With regards to contactless payments, the truth is that all that is happening is that the 'sale discount' is being removed, which was introduced at the start of this year, and I believe was only originally intended to run for one month.
Still no mention of any changes to monthly or direct debit ticket prices though...
Exactly, same old, same old. Everyone cash or contactless will be paying equal, don't see the fuss. It's more convenient to pay contactless rather than to mess around with cash.
Quote from: Winston on December 07, 2019, 02:06:13 PM
The above fares news will certainly make the Express & Stars job much harder trying to come up with the usual negative article.
Maybe they will have to do some proper journalism for a change
Can someone explain the pricing structure of NX Bus web subscription tickets?
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/miscellaneous/commute-by-bus
What does the word "from" imply, as show in attachment below?
Reading the FAQ "Buying your bus pass online" listed at the bottom of the web page given above, there is no mention of any additional charges, so I am puzzled to why the price of a NX Bus "West Midlands" 1 week web subscription is listed as "from" £16 and not just £16 a week?
When purchasing a web subscription are you locked into a minimum period?
Hence from £16 - implies you will be debited £16 each week, but for the duration of a minimum period - e.g. 52 weeks = 52 x £16 = £832 in total?