Other Recent Developments for Cardiff Bus
Raise in Fares
Cardiff Bus received a great deal of bad press after it raised its fares twice in the space of five months, raising the price of a single from £1.50 to £1.70. This was blamed on rises in the price of fuel, and a cut in funds from the Welsh Government. Though Cardiff Bus claims this is unrelated, there was a 4% decrease in passengers during this time.
New Fares
In a scheme launched last month, passengers travelling to the centre from nearby areas can make the short journey for only £1. This mainly affects the Cathays, Roath and Canton areas of Cardiff.
Online Top Up
In October 2010, Cardiff Bus released the Iff Card, a contactless means of paying for travel. Initially given away with £3 worth of credit, the cards now cost £5. Cardiff Bus and the Welsh Government are looking into letting customers top up their cards online, much like an Oyster Card.
Cynthia Ogbonna has had many achievements in her career. She has a MBA from Cardiff Business School, and a Royal Society of Arts Fellowship. Now she has something else to add to her CV.
She has been appointed as Managing Director of Cardiff Bus, the first woman to hold the position in Cardiff Bus’s 110-year history.
Ogbonna spoke with pride about her company, saying, “I am passionate about Cardiff Bus, its employees and the role it continues to play in the daily lives of our customers and citizens of this modern European city.”
The new Managing Director said she wants to create a great service at an affordable price, and is excited to take control of the 232 buses of the Cardiff Bus fleet.
Other Recent Developments for Cardiff Bus
Raise in Fares
Cardiff Bus received a great deal of bad press after it raised its fares twice in the space of five months, raising the price of a single from £1.50 to £1.70. This was blamed on rises in the price of fuel, and a cut in funds from the Welsh Government. Though Cardiff Bus claims this is unrelated, there was a 4% decrease in passengers during this time.
New Fares
In a scheme launched last month, passengers travelling to the centre from nearby areas can make the short journey for only £1. This mainly affects the Cathays, Roath and Canton areas of Cardiff.
Online Top Up
In October 2010, Cardiff Bus released the Iff Card, a contactless means of paying for travel. Initially given away with £3 worth of credit, the cards now cost £5. Cardiff Bus and the Welsh Government are looking into letting customers top up their cards online, much like an Oyster Card.