西中地公共汽车票价升至2.90英镑,并计划建立一个特许经营制度,以帮助控制费用。 West Midlands bus fares rise to £2.90, with plans for a franchise system to help control costs.

西中地的公交车费从2英镑增加到2.90英镑, 1月5日起低于联合王国政府的3英镑上限。 Bus fares in the West Midlands are increasing from £2 to £2.90 starting January 5th, below the UK government's £3 cap. Richard Parker市长计划推出公共汽车特许网, 帮助降低票价。 Mayor Richard Parker plans to introduce a bus franchise network to help keep fares lower. 儿童票价和特许通行证保持不变。 Child fares and concessionary passes remain unchanged. 西米德兰国家快车公司强调,它承诺提供负担得起的旅行。 National Express West Midlands emphasizes its commitment to affordable travel. 西米德兰联合管理局委员会将寻求公众对转变为特许经营制度的意见. The West Midlands Combined Authority Board will seek public input on the transition to a franchised system.