Funding could cut bus fares

Funding from the government could mean bus journeys in Somerset’s county town cost as little as £1.

Somerset County Council plans to introduce new lower fares on bus services in and around Taunton.

The authority received £11.9 million from the DfT (Department for Transport) for its bus service improvement plans.

Cllr Mike Rigby said: ‘We know cost is a key factor in persuading more people to use buses and this should make a big difference.’