It is hoped the move will encourage people in Portsmouth to use public transport more regularly.
Free weekend bus rides will be offered to people travelling in and from a city next month.It is part of the national £200mPortsmouth City Council has teamed up with two bus companies and it is hoped the move will encourage people to use public transport more regularly.The scheme will be available on all services when getting on the bus within the Portsmouth boundary. It does not include return journeys from outside of Portsmouth.
The council is also planning to launch a selection of cheaper fares, including offers for students, people travelling later at night and job seekers. Gerald Vernon-Jackson, cabinet member for traffic and transportation, said he wanted to encourage residents to use public transport as part of their daily routines.
"If more people use the buses there would be less traffic on the roads, better air quality, and local journey times will decrease," he said. "Not only that, in a cost-of-living crisis, these initiatives are even more important for our residents."
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