Lib Dems slam bus cost increases since 1997

New research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that bus and coach fares have increased by 17% in real terms since 1997 and by 55% since 1979, while the real cost of driving has fallen 13% since 1997 and by 17% since 1979. The study also suggests that train fares have risen 7% in real terms since 1997 and by 49% since 1979.

Commenting on the news, Norman Baker, the Lib Dems shadow transport secretary said: “These figures show starkly just what a raw deal train and bus passengers have...