As reported in mid-March, fares on Nottingham Express Transit are to change from Monday 3rd April 2023. As usual when an operator says there will be a fare change that generally means they will be increasing and while some fares will remain the same the most popular day fares will be going up from this date.
Explaining the increases, Tim Hesketh, Chief Executive of Tramlink (operators of Nottingham Express Transit), said: “The tram is a low-carbon public transport option for thousands of people living, working and studying in and around Nottingham, which is also helping the city work towards its 2028 carbon neutral goal. To continue this essential service and maintain the network for the benefit of the city and its visitors, we are having to make increases across a selection of our ticket types.
“This is a necessary move to ensure we can continue to operate a convenient and reliable service throughout the city, especially during peak travel times, while reacting to the current economic landscape including abnormally high inflation and rising energy costs. We usually review ticket prices at the start of the year and we have delayed making this decision for as long as possible.
“This is a hard decision that other transport operators may also have to take, especially those who, alongside us, do not receive subsidies from the government. That said, we appreciate the impact this has on our customers. We have worked to keep as many fares as possible at the same rate. These include the short hop ticket price, so that passengers are able to continue to use the trams for shorter journeys at a lower cost to help them get around our beloved Nottingham.”
The good news is that the short hop ticket will remain at £1.50 with the group ticket prices also unchanged at £8 for off-peak travel and £12 for peak travel.
But probably some of the most popular fares on the network are to see increases:
- Adult single – £3.00 (from £2.80)
- Adult Day Ticket – £5.00 (from £4.70)
Other fares will also change from Monday 3rd April with all details set to be posted on the Nottingham Express Transit website: https://www.thetram.net/tickets