NETWORK Warrington fare prices are in line with other bus companies, it has been claimed.

The executive board member for highways, transportation and climate change Clr Linda Dirir was quizzed on the changes to bus tickets in the town by Clr Judith Wheeler (Appleton - LD).

At the full council meeting on Monday, Clr Wheeler questioned whether passengers are facing 'undue financial hardship or significant inconvenience' because of the fare increases and changes to the route.

But Clr Dirir hit back at these claims, stating the changes were necessary to put the transport company in a 'stronger and viable position'.

She said: "Fare prices are in line with Arriva and First Bus."

She also added figures reveal that more young people are using the bus service.