Fare hikes ahead: Golden Arrow Bus Services to raise prices in August
Commuters will have to fork out more as Golden Arrow Bus Services announces a fare increase from August 2025.
This comes as operating costs across the supply chain continue to increase.
Golden Arrow spokesperson, Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said it remains mindful of the financial challenges faced by passengers.
'In recent years, we have made a concerted effort to delay annual fare increases beyond the customary December period. For example, instead of implementing a fare increase in December 2023, we absorbed the rising costs until April 2024, and we again deferred the December 2024 increase,' she said.
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