Scots bus company increasing ticket prices amid 'rising fuel costs'

A spokesperson for the company said that public transport operators across the UK continue to face 'significant' pressures.

Despite investing in a large electric fleet, they say the energy sector, infrastructure and day-to-day running expenses have continued to rise.

A spokesperson for McGill's said: "Like many industries, public transport operators across the UK continue to face significant cost pressures. Rising fuel prices have had a widespread impact, not only on day-to-day operations but also across the wider supply chain, with suppliers passing on increased costs. Overall, prices remain more than 45% higher than they were prior to the global energy crisis.

"While we’re proud to have invested in a large electric fleet, helping to reduce emissions and reliance on traditional fuels, we continue to face rising costs in other areas of our operation, including energy, infrastructure, and essential day-to-day running expenses.

"We have worked hard to keep fare changes to a minimum and continue to offer value for money across our network. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Here's a breakdown of the new ticket prices due to come into effect next month.

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Adults ticket

Standard Single Fares (Old Price/New Price)
Single Trip £2.05/£2.10
Single Trip £2.45/£2.50
Single Trip £2.70/£2.80
Single Trip £3.00/£3.10
Single Trip £3.30/£3.40
Single Trip £3.60/£3.70 
Single Trip £4.15/£4.30
Single Trip £5.00/£5.15
Single Trip £6.65/£6.85
Single Trip £11.05/£11.40 

Adult Special Zone (Old Price/New Price)
City Saver (Day)£3.80/£3.90
City Saver (Week) £17.35/£17.90 
61 Return Trip £3.40£3.50
517 Return Trip £4.15/£4.30 
550 Return Trip £4.15/£4.30 
5 Single Journey Bundle£5.50/£5.70
Clyde Flyer Return £7.50/£7.75

Greater Glasgow Zone  (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £6.05/£6.20 
Evening Saver £5.00/£5.15
Duo Saver£10.60/£10.95
Group Saver£15.45/£15.90 
5-Day FlexiSaver £23.00/£23.70 
1-Week Saver £23.20/£23.90 
4-Week Saver £81.70/£84.15

Inverclyde (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £6.05/£6.20 
Evening Saver £5.00/£5.15
Duo Saver £10.60/£10.95
Group Saver £15.45/£15.90 
5-Day FlexiSaver £23.00/£23.70 
1-Week Saver £23.20/£23.90 
4-Week Saver £81.70/£84.15 

Inverclyde Plus (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £6.65/£6.85 
Evening Saver£5.40/£5.55
Duo Saver£11.75/£12.10 
Group Saver £16.95/£17.50
5-Day FlexiSaver£25.15/£25.90 
1-Week Saver £25.65/£26.40 
4-Week Saver £89.60/£92.30 

Clydeside (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £9.70/£10.00
Evening Saver £7.90/£8.15
Duo Saver £16.95/£17.50 
Group Saver £24.65/£25.40
5-Day FlexiSaver £36.65/£37.75 
1-Week Saver £37.30/£38.40 
4-Week Saver £128.20/£132.00

Student Tickets

Greater Glasgow Zone  (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £5.20/£5.35
Student Saver (Weekly)£19.85/£20.45 
Student Saver (Monthly)£69.50/£71.60 

Greater Glasgow Plus Zone  (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £5.70/£5.90
Student Saver (Weekly)£21.85/£22.50 
Student Saver (Monthly) £76.55/£78.85 

Inverclyde (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £5.20?£5.35
Student Saver (Weekly) £19.85/£20.45 
Student Saver (Monthly) £69.50/£71.60 

Inverclyde Plus (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £5.70/£5.90 
Student Saver (Weekly)£21.85/£22.50 
Student Saver (Monthly) £76.55/£78.85

Clydeside  (Old Price/New Price)
Day Saver £8.20/££8.45 
Student Saver (Weekly) £31.25/£32.20 
Student Saver (Monthly) £109.85/£113.15

Child Tickets

Greater Glasgow Zone (Old Price/New Price)
Single Trip£1.85/£1.90
Day Saver £3.15/£3.25

Greater Glasgow Plus Zone  (Old Price/New Price)
Single Trip £2.05/£2.10 
Day Saver£3.45/£3.55

Inverclyde  (Old Price/New Price)
Single Trip £1.85/£1.90 
Day Saver £3.15/£3.25

Inverclyde Plus  (Old Price/New Price)
Single Trip £2.05/£2.10 
Day Saver £3.45/£3.55

Clydeside  (Old Price/New Price)
Single Trip £2.95/£3.05 
Day Saver £4.90/£5.50