A number of Norwich bus companies who operate in the city have joined forces to offer customers a day ticket which can be used across all bus firms. The new scheme will come into force early next year and offers passengers a far more convenient service; prior to the new day pass, passengers could only use their day ticket on coaches of the original company where they’d bought the ticket.
Bosses of the bus companies gathered together to come up with an action plan. One of the company directors said the scheme has been a “long time coming” and is glad that customers will now have a more effective service. The new passes will be accepted on the vast majority of bus company vehicles operating in Norwich including Anglian First, Konectbus, Norfolk Green, Norse, Sanders Coaches and Simonds.
The news has been welcomed by members of Norwich Passenger Action Group who say that the new scheme would be particularly beneficial to commuters and tourists. Ticket prices for a day bus pass will stand at £5.50 for adults, £3.50 for children and a family pass can be purchased for £15.
The passengers are also being encouraged to get involved in the new venture. The Evening News has teamed up with the bus companies and is offering a £500 prize to the person who comes up with the name for the new day bus pass.