Brighton and Hove bus fares have increased for some routes and tickets, while others have been frozen or reduced.

The changes to a number of bus fares came into force on Tuesday (January 14), as Brighton Hove and Buses, the city’s main bus operator, blamed the rising costs on congestion and emissions targets in the city.

Shorter journeys will be up to 30p cheaper at £1.90. This applies to journeys from Brighton Station, Churchill Square, the Clock Tower, North Street, Old Steine, and St James’s Street.

Cash and contactless fares which have not increased include the £2.20 centrefare, networksaver tickets, family saver tickets, and duo and quattro tickets used by two and four adults respectively.

Return tickets from Lewes, Seaford, and Newhaven to Brighton will continue to cost £5.

Bus ID fares for accompanied children will continue to cost 50 pence or £1 when unaccompanied young people travel at weekends, holidays, or on school day evenings.

However, single tickets for longer journeys in the city will increase by 10 pence when bought on-board.

To avoid the increase, passengers can buy tickets using the bus company’s app or by loading tickets to a key smartcard.

The cost of a one-day citySAVER ticket increased by 20p to £5.20, which the company says is the first increase in four years.

When purchasing the same ticket using the mobile app or a keycard, passengers will pay £4.70.

Annual citysaver and networksaver tickets will also increase in price but Brighton and Hove Buses says they are still ‘excellent value for money’.