Residents of Swadlincote will see changes to bus fares starting 1 April 2026, as Diamond Bus East Midlands prepares to leave the national fare cap scheme. The bus operator has announced that adult single journeys will move to a flat fare of £4, while single tickets for children will rise to £3.
The company stated that the current funding provided by the government to support capped fares is no longer enough to cover the costs of running its services. Because the national fare cap programme is voluntary, the operator has chosen to end its participation in the scheme for its local routes.
To help regular passengers manage these costs, the company is rejoining the Staffordshire Knot multi-operator ticket scheme on 1 April 2026. This ticket will allow passengers to travel on different bus services across the area for £8.50 per day. Additionally, the company is introducing an adult weekly ticket for the scheme priced at £30.00.
These fare adjustments affect the bus services operating through Swadlincote town centre. Passengers who travel frequently are advised to check these new multi-journey ticket options to find the most cost-effective travel method for their needs.
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