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FARES

 

 

 

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.

The Fare Structure is a very important factor in determining how readily trams are perceived as an alternative to the car. It must be seen as equitable but without becoming over-complicated. The Zone structure could be very suitable for Bath, modelled on the well-tested systems found in Germany.

 

A Zone System for Bath

The city is divided into zones and the fare costs are expressed in units. To make one journey within one zone costs one unit, to travel from one zone to the next zone costs two units. In the City Centre, travel is free and this does not count as a zone.

 

FARE ZONES IN BATH

Some typical journeys:

Journey
Zones
Cost

Batheaston to Bus Station

One zone + City Centre

One unit

Batheaston to Combe Down

Two zones + City Centre

Two units

Newbridge to RUH

One zone

One unit

Upper Weston to Twerton

Two zones

Two units

Mineral Water Hospital to Bus Station

City Centre

Free

Oldfield Park to University

Two zones + City Centre

Two units

Odd Down P+R to Kingsmead Square

One zone + City Centre

One unit