The P1 Park and Ride service to Springkerse will be charging for tickets starting April 1.
Castleview or Springkerse single and return tickets will cost £1 for adults and 50p for children.
A journey between any other two stops will cost £1.50 for an adult single ticket and £2 for an adult return. The fare for children is 75p for a single and £1 for a return.
The service will be introducing family tickets for £2.10, only available from the Park and Ride site.
Families can purchase these for two adults and up to two children, or one adult and up to three children.
Moreover, there will be weekly passes available for the following prices:
- Park and Ride Weekly – £5.60 for adults, £2.80 for children.
- Park and Ride 4 Weekly – £20.70 for adults, £10.20 for children.
- Park and Ride 12 Weekly – £56.00 for adults, £28.30 for children.
“Difficult decisions were unavoidable”
“The decision to introduce a charge for our Park and Ride service was taken as part of our Budget Setting proposals for 2024/25,” senior media officer, Gary Ralston, told Brig.
Stirling Council announced the decision after finding itself with a deficit of over £16 million.
Other budget announcements include a 4.9% Council Tax increase and a real living wage of £12 per hour.
“[T]here was acknowledgement across all political groups today that difficult decisions were unavoidable given the unprecedented financial pressures facing Stirling Council and every Scottish local authority,” said Stirling Council Leader, Councillor Chris Kane.
“While I’m pleased we have been able to agree [on] a budget, it has been extremely painful to deliver one with so many savings attached to it that cover a wide range of services.”
However, the councillor promised “significant investments” to “empower communities, reduce inequalities and support the transformation of service delivery”.
“The unfortunate reality is that huge pressures on local government finances will remain over the coming years and we need to continue taking steps to secure the council’s long-term financial sustainability so we can deliver the key services we all rely on.”
For more information about the Park and Ride service visit the Stirling Council website.
Featured Image Credit: Stirling Council / Jules Adamska
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