BUS passengers have hit out at a sudden hike in Glasgow bus fares by as much as 10 per cent.

As we reported in yesterday's Evening Times, First Bus intends to increase its fares by up to 20p on Sunday.

Depending on the distance, the cost of all adult single fares will go up by between 5p and 20p, while kids tickets will rise by 10p, to 70p.

The cost of using the night bus will rise by 30p in the city, and 50p for cross-network travel.

Glasgow locals have hit out at the rises, with some arguing they will target the poorest who can't afford to buy season tickets.

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Most season passes are reducing in price or staying the same, with only a handful rising in cost.

Glasgow Times:

Elaine Henderson, 67 from Knightswood said: " It seems very steep, it's going up effectively by 10% in some cases if the singles are only £2.00 now.

"Wages aren't going up by 10% so I imagine it might be difficult for people who can't afford season tickets.

"Those who can't afford to buy the season passes are really losing out, as they are having to pay more."

Yadulla Asa, 25, a student from Maryhill, said: "I think it's very expensive, it should be much cheaper.

"The prices seem to be going up often and it's not always affordable."

Glasgow Times:

Marc Stewart, 38, a plasterer from Knightswood said: "I don't think it's that dear compared to elsewhere but they shouldn't be allowed to just put the prices up just because they say they want to put them up.

"It's because they are privatised, that's the issue.

"They should also think about bringing in a travel card system that can be used on all the different types of transport, like the Oyster card in London."

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Lorraine McConnell said: "I hope they do invest the money on more modern buses or at least give the fleet they already have a good clean. Some of them are disgusting.

"They should look at Lothian Buses for tips, and they're cheaper."

Fiona Kerr, managing director of First Glasgow, said she was "pleased" with the changes to reduce or maintain some of the bus fares, and said the firm has "endeavoured" to keep any rises to a minimum.

She said the rises will be used to "invest in our fleet to make bus travel more attractive for all and we know our passengers want better, more modern vehicles."

Fiona added that the investment would help keep Glasgow's prices equal to or lower than other major cities in Scotland.