National Express West Midlands fare increase

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detailed at http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/national-express-west-midlands-fare-changes-from-2-jan-2012

New bus fares from 2 January, 2011
West Midlands Cash Fares
Current Price New Price
Birmingham City Hop - NEW £1.00
Adult Short Hop £1.60 £1.70
Adult Single £1.80 £1.90
Adult Daysaver £3.60 £3.80
Family Daysaver £7.80 £8.00
West Midlands Travelcards
Current Price New Price
Regional - 1 Week £14.50 £15.00
Regional Direct Debit (Monthly) £46.00 £48.00
Regional 4 Week £52.00 £54.00
Black Country - 1 Week £13.00 £13.50
Black Country Direct Debit (Monthly) £40.00 £42.00
Black Country - 4 Week £45.50 £47.50

Also the exact change policy will see a lot more people over-paying £2 when they don't have the right change, I think.

The City Hop isn't a bad idea as I can think of journeys where this is currently further than the £1.60 fare. I wonder if it includes the 8A/8C?