Back in July First York decided to remove their monthly child bus tickets, and with the new school term now underway parents say the changes will leave them out of pocket to the tune of hundreds of pounds.
They say the removal of monthly passes for children has placed an unexpected financial burden on many parents, who now face increased transportation costs for their children’s daily commutes to school and other activities.
But First say the decision was made to scrap the ticket as it didn't exist in other parts of the country and parents with children travelling to school in York continue to benefit from the £1 child single fare, which means a cost of £10 per week, which is slightly lower than the new child week ticket costing £10.50.
Parent Ruth Inkley is one of those affected. She said: "For me personally, with two children at secondary school, it will cost me the equivalent of £91 per month, having to purchase weekly tickets. Previously it was £60 per month.
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