Affordability of buses

• Affordability was mentioned as an issue by 54% of respondents
• Those who were more likely to experience this issue are those aged 35-54 (64% rated this poor/very poor) and unsurprisingly, those with financial barriers to travel (73% rating this poor/very poor)
• The main reason that buses are seen to be unaffordable is that short journeys are too expensive, mentioned by over 90% of people who rated affordability poorly
• Others felt that concessions should be given for the disabled, carers or the elderly to makes buses more affordable

Base: All rating bus affordability as poor/very poor (259)

This chart shows that when asked why respondents think bus affordability is poor and or very poor
93% of respondents say that short journeys are too expensive
19% say that there are not enough concessions for the disabled
17% say that there should be concessions for carers
8% say that there are not enough concessions for the elderly
17% give other reasons as to why they think bus affordability is poor and or very poor

“Bus prices are nearly the same as uber prices. Cheaper bus prices would be much more environmentally friendly and would not encourage people to go by car.”

“Portsmouth bus fares are way more expensive than of those in Southampton. They have simplified fares that are cheaper and allow more flexibility. The bus companies are ripping Portsmouth residents off.”

“Buses are far too expensive for families – it’s cheaper to get a taxi. Which is not helping the environment.”