£2 fare trial began at the start of the month
It's too early to tell what effect a cap on bus fares on Island is having on demand for using local services.
That's according to the Infrastructure Minister who was questioned on the impact of the initiative so far in the House of Keys this week.
Ticket prices were capped at £2 from 1 November for a three-month trial period as part of government's response to the global cost of living crisis.
Chris Thomas says there are numerous factors which can affect passenger numbers outside of the price freeze:
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