NHS workers to benefit from £7723 raised by exact fares on Stagecoach buses

Under a temporary arrangement, Stagecoach Yorkshire is operating an exact fare policy with any additional cash handed over by passengers going to the NHS Charities Together Appeal . So far that figure stands at £7723.80.

Exact fare systems have been in use by some bus operators in different parts of the country for many years.

Phil Medlicott for Stagecoach Yorkshire said: “We would like to thank our customers for their help in keeping our drivers and their fellow passengers safe at the current time.

“Although the majority of customers are now using contactless and other digital forms of payment, many key workers still rely on cash to pay for their journey.

“Along with the other steps we are taking in line with government and public health guidance, this additional exact fare measure helps support those who need to travel to stay safe and reduces handling of cash for staff and customers.

“We are very proud of the incredible job all key workers, including our own drivers and support teams, are doing as part of the national effort and are pleased that this money will be going to support those who have supported many others through this very difficult time.”

Stagecoach has taken a number of preventative measures to keep passengers and staff safe on its buses during the virus pandemic. These include protective screens, additional cleaning of key touchpoints and hand sanitise r for drivers.