The cost of a tramway is mainly in the infrastructure, the actual running costs are relatively low. This benefits the operator who runs a frequent, cheap service and encourages as many passengers as possible with low fares.
The actual fare structure in Bath would depend on the operator and cannot be stated with certainty although some idea of the possible fares can be suggested.
A good guide to typical tramway fares can be
gained from those of other cities.
Zones travelled |
Single fare |
Return fare |
1 (3 km) |
60p |
£1-20 |
2 (6 km) |
60p |
£1-20 |
3 (9 km) |
90p |
|
4+ (single journey) |
£1-20 |
|
Day season (unlimited) |
£1-70 |
|
Week season (unlimited) |
£5-50 |
MANCHESTER Adult Fares
(April 1999)
Zones travelled |
Single fare |
Peak Return |
Off-peak Return |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Annually |
1 |
£1-00 |
£1-75 |
£1-20 |
£6-80 |
£27-30 |
N/A |
£301-00 |
2 |
£1-50 |
£2-40 |
£1-80 |
£9-40 |
£37-10 |
£102-00 |
£404-00 |
3 |
£1-90 |
£3-50 |
£2-25 |
£13-60 |
£53-00 |
£148-00 |
£580-00 |
4 - 7 |
£2-40 |
£4-00 |
£3-00 |
£17-60 |
£68-30 |
£190-00 |
£745-00 |
Approx. Distance |
Peak Single |
Off Peak Single |
Return |
1 km |
40p |
40p |
80p |
2 km |
60p |
60p |
£1-20 |
3 km |
80p |
80p |
£1-60 |
4 - 8 km |
£1-00 |
£1-00 |
£2-00 |
9 - 13 km |
£1-40 |
£1-20 |
£2-40 |
14+ km |
£1-80 |
£1-20 |
£2-40 |
Day |
£3-00 |
£3-00 |
£3-00 |
Day |
£4-00 |
£4-00 |
£4-00 |
Most fares halved for under
16s