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Bus travel across Nottinghamshire is about to get cheaper on group tickets this summer.

From this Sunday (July14), a discount of up to a third-off will be offered on existing group tickets, meaning bus passengers will be able to travel for less as a group.

The discount comes as part of the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans — a partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and local bus operators to improve bus travel.

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Participating operators include CT4N, Nottingham City Transport, Stagecoach East Midlands, trentbarton and Vectare.

A full list of tickets included and their discounts can be found on the Nottinghamshire County Council website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/travel-notts/travelling-by-bus/group-bus-ticket-discounts

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The discounts will run until Sunday, September 1, and passengers are advised to check with their operators for ticket terms and conditions.

Neil Clarke MBE, cabinet member for transport and environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We’re pleased to be offering passengers across Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham cheaper group bus travel this summer.

“As many families will be looking to enjoy days out together, there’s never been a better way to get around than by bus.

“To give some examples of the discount, a ZigZag Group Ticket with trentbarton would usually cost £18. This summer, this ticket will only cost £12, meaning that the whole of the network is your opportunity to explore for less. With Nottingham City Transport we’re lowering the price of their Grouprider from £8.50 to £6.

“There’s plenty of places to get to by bus across Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham including Rufford Abbey and Sherwood Forest on Stagecoach’s Sherwood Arrow, Holme Pierrepont County Park on NCT’s 11C service as well as towns including Ruddington, Southwell, Bingham, Mansfield and Worksop.

“Whether you’re heading out with friends or family this summer as a group, make sure to take advantage of the group ticket discount for a cheaper way to travel.”

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Matt Cranwell, managing director at Stagecoach East Midlands, said: “With discounts on group tickets in our towns across Nottinghamshire, using the bus is a great value way for families and young people to get around over the summer.

“We have a network bus services running in Mansfield, Worksop, Retford, and Newark, which means it’s easy to visit people and places during the school and college holidays.

“Using the bus is safe, easy and environmentally friendly, helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.”

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