Issue details

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) fare update

To consider ceasing the following BSIP fares from the 1 January 2026:

• Short hop fare £1

• Short hop fare £2

• 19-29 multi operator day ticket £4.75

• Under 19  multi operator day ticket £3.75

• Child accompanied £0.50

 

And to consider the following fares to remain in place until 31 March 2026:

• Multi operator day ticket £6.10

• Child unaccompanied (off peak) £1.00

• Freedom weekly ticket £15.00

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2025

Decision due: Between 19 Dec 2025 and 31 Dec 2025 by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Lead member: Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Department: Communities, Economy and Transport

Contact: Craig Lamberton, Team Manager – Passenger Transport Team 01273 337525 Email: craig.lamberton@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 337 525.