Nottinghamshire Bus Passengers to Save Up to a Third with New Discounted Group Tickets

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Residents of Nottinghamshire will be able to take advantage of discounted group tickets on local bus services, starting from Saturday 25 May until Sunday 1 June 2025. The discounted tickets are part of the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP), a collaboration between the city and county councils and local bus operators. Passengers can save up to a third on their travel costs by purchasing special group tickets from CT4N, Nottingham City Transport (NCT), Stagecoach East Midlands, and trentbarton.

Key Takeaways:

  • The discounted group tickets are available from Saturday 25 May until Sunday 1 June 2025, offering passengers a chance to save up to a third on their travel costs.
  • The initiative is part of the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP), a collaboration between the city and county councils and local bus operators.
  • Passengers can purchase discounted group tickets from CT4N, Nottingham City Transport (NCT), Stagecoach East Midlands, and trentbarton.
  • The discounted tickets are designed to make days out with friends or family more affordable during the school holiday.
  • Derek Higton, Executive Director for Place at Nottinghamshire County Council, encourages passengers to take advantage of the offer and explore the city and county's attractions.
  • Matt Cranwell, Managing Director at Stagecoach East Midlands, highlights the ease of using the bus network in Mansfield, Worksop, Retford, and Newark for visiting people and places during school and college holidays.

Statistics:

  • Up to a third discount on travel costs for bus passengers.
  • Discounted group tickets available from Saturday 25 May until Sunday 1 June 2025.
  • Travel costs savings of £x per person, exact figure not provided.
  • The Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP) aim to improve public transportation in the area.
  • CT4N, Nottingham City Transport (NCT), Stagecoach East Midlands, and trentbarton are participating bus operators in the initiative.

Sources:

  • "Nottinghamshire County Council Starting Saturday 25 May, bus passengers can save up to a whopping one-third on travel costs thanks to the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP), a collaboration between the city and county councils and local bus operators. Special group tickets are available from CT4N, Nottingham City Transport (NCT), Stagecoach East Midlands, and trentbarton."
  • "A full list of tickets included in the offer and their discounts can be found on the county council's website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/travel-notts/travelling-by-bus/group-bus-ticket-discounts"