Rose has been travelling by bus in West Yorkshire for about 13 years. It started as a way to spend time with her daughter and has grown into something more, seeing friends, exploring new places and having fun. Fixed fares, regardless of how far she travels, and time to switch off along the way are what keep Rose choosing the bus.
Rose began taking the bus when her daughter was born, about 13 years ago. At first, it was a way for them to spend time together. The journey was part of the experience, not just a way to get from A to B.
Now, for Rose, it's much more. It's about seeing friends, exploring new places and having fun.
It's about seeing friends, going to new places and having fun. Rose
With bus stations just a 15-minute walk away and many buses near her home, Rose can easily reach a variety of destinations. She uses the online journey planner to check her bus routes.
Thanks to Mayor's Fares, a single bus journey costs no more than £2.50, and a DaySaver ticket for unlimited travel in a day costs £6, wherever Rose is going. Fixed fares like these have been freeing for Rose, because the cost is the same no matter how far she travels.
Beyond the practical side, Rose loves using the bus because it allows her to switch off. For her, it's about chatting with new people, looking out the window, reading a book, listening to podcasts, and relaxing.
My advice would be to make the most of the journey. Be in the moment and enjoy having the opportunity to chill out – don’t just look to the end point.
Rose
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