First fares cut - for some

After the previous offer on a one week ticket First have now reduced many fares on the 3 in competition with Citybus 26...
We are delighted to announce we are further reducing our fares on ugobus service 3 to offer those travelling by bus from Barne Barton, St Budeaux and Devonport the cheapest journey to the City Centre.
From Sunday 26 June our fares on the 3 will be...
Barne Barton - City Centre Single £1.40 Return £1.90
St Budeaux - City Centre Single £1.40 Return £1.90
Camels Head - City Centre Single £1.40 Return £1.90
HMS Drake - City Centre Single £1.40 Return £1.90
St Levan Gate - City Centre Single £1.40 Return £1.90
Albert Gate - City Centre Single £1.10 Return £1.50
Devonport Avenue - City Centre Single £1.10 Return £1.50
Cumberland Gardens - City Centre Single £1.10 Return £1.50
Plus not only is ugobus service 3 the cheapest way to get to the City Centre from Barne Barton, St Budeaux and Devonport it's also the most frequent offering journeys up to every 7/8 minutes from Monday to Saturday!
ugobus service 3: the cheapest and most frequent service!

It seems they have just capped the maximum fare at £1.40 which is indeed quite a drop. This appears to be the main fare now and not just a special offer fare for a limited period.
There is no sign of a Citybus response on fares yet, although there is a timetable change due in September.

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