I AM writing concerning the price increase in the fares on the First buses.

I must state the scandalous price increase of the Redditicket 2 bus pass. This pass used to cost £17 for eight weeks.

They have stopped the sale of this pass and replaced it with a First monthly adult pass. This cost £19 when the new bus station opened but now costs £21 for four weeks.

In effect, it has more than doubled the cost of travelling by bus. As I'm on a very low budget, it has had the effect of confining me to my home.

I think the new bus station doesn't give as much protection from the elements as the old one.

The situation has got worse, especially now the buses no longer run after 6.30pm due to vandalism.

With the amount of bus shelters being removed because of vandalism and the dirty state of the buses, in my opinion bus fares should be coming down.

AE Sabin

Eathorpe Close

Matchborough West