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Stagecoach East says it has "no option" but to put up the cost of tickets across its network.

It has also cancelled the Ely town zone because of "low usage". Ms Nethsingha said the increases were "a dreadful start to the New Year". "We have worked hard to absorb as many of these costs as possible to keep increases below the level of national inflation rates." Mr Roe said the company had "consistently delivered some of the lowest ticket prices in the country" and it was "committed" to keeping its services "as affordable as possible". "Given the increased cost we are incurring, we have no option but to slightly increase our fares.," he said. A bus company said it had "no option" but to increase fares due to rising costs.