This page breaks down Year 1 fare assumptions, council tender income, operating costs, and the minimum passenger numbers needed to break even.
Fare Revenue Assumptions
Buses in operation: 2
Fare per passenger: £3
Council tender contribution: £30000/year
Loops per bus per day: 8
Operating days per week: 6
Operating weeks per year: 50
Total loops per year: 2400
Operating Costs (Year 1)
Driver wages per bus: £30000,32000
Fuel per bus: £3145
Maintenance per bus: £1500
Insurance & licensing per bus: £2000
Admin per bus: £4000
Total per bus: £
Total for 2 buses: £83290
Break-Even Analysis
Revenue needed from fare-paying passengers: £53290
Break-even passengers per loop: 4
Estimated annual fare revenue at break-even: £57600
Total revenue including tender: £87600
Projected profit: £4310
Assumes 6-day week operation, 50 weeks/year, £3 fare per passenger, and all loops fully run.