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« on: January 03, 2017, 12:35:29 »

From the Faresaver website - http://www.faresaver.co.uk/newsitem.php?i=9462688 (looking for other sources to confirm the announcement)

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Following the announcement on 30th December that APL Travel has ceased trading we will take on the operation on the 33/X33 service between Devizes and Chippenham. We will operate to the same timetable as APL and charge the same fares and accept the same passes for travel. If you require any further information regarding the service please contact us on 01249 444444.

For other services previously operated by APL Travel please contact Wiltshire Council Passenger Transport Department for further information.

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Jan 2017 - Revised fares 8th January

We have revised fares coming into effect on Monday 9th January. Fares will increase by up to 50p on single and return tickets with multi journey tickets changing accordingly. The changes have been made to address recent increases in operational costs, which includes the hidden costs associated with worsening congestion across the region.

In addition, cost saving exercises carried out by local Councils have meant that we have not received annual increases on contracted services for three years and the reimbursement we receive for carrying concessionary pass holders has reduced in real terms over the same period. Wiltshire Council have authorised an increase in fares on their contracted services equating to approximately 10% to assist with the shortfall in funding we are currently experiencing and to ensure the longer term viability of these supported services. These fares have remained unchanged since April 2014.

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