This petition is for anyone who believes that it's time Reading Buses offered a discounted single and return student fare on all Reading buses. University towns and cities across the country have discounted bus services - Southampton, Leeds and Durham to name a few. Why not Reading?

The cost of using the bus has risen steadily over the past few years. It now costs £1.70 for a single (regardless of how far you travel) and £3.20 for a return. There is very little difference in price individually for 4 people to travel by bus or taxi. The only student discount offered is a week pass for £12.

Many students are forced to use the bus daily and fares can have a significant impact on a student's daily living costs. Reading Buses understands how important students are as customers as many routes compass the campus and student areas. However, if the fares were more affordable more students would use their services.

Please sign this petition and invite your friends. Reading buses and RUSU have a good working relationship and there is every chance with enough support we could get this through.