PLYMOUTH CityBus will be offering all-day return fares on every route to help customers 'in direct reaction to the credit crunch', it has announced.

Managing director John Ackroyd said the fares would be introduced on Monday.

"We have decided to introduce all-day return fares to our customers in direct reaction to the credit crunch", he said.

"It's something we had planned for the annual review of our fare structure in 2009 but we feel that in the current economic climate now is the time to act", Mr Ackroyd went on.

"More people than ever are using our buses, not only for environmental reasons but for economical ones too.

"By doing this operational move we're able to help our passengers save a little extra money on their bus journey".

All-day return fares mean that passengers can obtain a return fare all day, every day and are not restricted to weekends only or to after 9am.

Plymouth City Council is also taking part in promoting a Devon Car-Free Day on Monday.

Further information about fares and timetables can be obtained from the website www.plymouthbus.co.uk or from the Travel Shop on Exeter Street, and also by telephoning 01752 222221.

Plymouth CityBus will also have a stand in the Mall from Monday until Sunday, September 28.