Cornish pilot scheme cuts bus fares to encourage use of public transport

Ticket prices reduced by between 20% and 40% in four-year initiative backed by 23.5m government grant

Residents and visitors can enjoy cheaper trips around the far south-west of England after the launch of a cut-price bus fare pilot in Cornwall.

Ticket prices across the county have been reduced by between 20% and 40% in an attempt to encourage more people out of their cars and on to public transport.

2.50 a day or 10 a week for adults within Cornish towns.

5 a day or 20 a week for adults for travel across Cornwall.

Adult singles from 1.60, and returns from 2.40.

Family tickets for 10 a day (up to two adults and unlimited children under 16).