Subway fares in Glasgow are to be frozen in January.

SPT had originally planned a price rise but has now decided to keep the current fares as more people are returning to use the system.

It also said it was in recognition of the cost of living crisis affecting customers.

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Councillors on the SPT board approved the fares freeze today.

SPT said that passenger levels are now back to more than 90% of what they were pre covid, bringing in much-needed income.

Stephen Dornan, SPT chair, said: “We have decided to pause the previously agreed increase in Subway fares to help our passengers who are already facing a cost of living crisis and numerous hardships.

“Despite not receiving any government Covid support this year and the financial challenges SPT is facing together with the uncertainty while we wait for budgets to be set for next year, we have seen a greater and positive improvement in Subway patronage numbers than expected at this point which is great news.

“It is appropriate therefore that we reconsider the earlier decision regarding a fare increase to reflect where we are now.”

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SPT said future Subway fare increases will now be considered as part of the 2023/24 revenue budget process which will be effective from April.

Current prices, with a Subway smartcard, are £1.55 for a single journey or £3 for all day travel.

A range of multi-day, week and monthly tickets are available.