TICKET prices are set to rise on many of the area's busiest bus routes from next week.
National Express this week confirmed that the cost of an adult single ticket would be increased to £2.40 (up 10p from the current price.)
The operator, which runs services including the 71, 94 and 966, also announced that day tickets would increase from £4.40 to £4.60.
There will also be a hike for certain children's fares and for every type of adult travel card.
Overall, 19 out of the 32 of the charges advertised will be rising from January 2. Twelve will be frozen at their current level and just one, the off-peak short hop, will be reduced.
The Campaign for Better Transport has said the latest increases are "disappointing", since cheaper fares encourage more people to use the bus network.
A Transport for West Midlands spokesman said that the organisation wanted to see the lowest prices possible, but it also understood the pressures facing bus companies.
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