Devon County Council are organising a county-wide initiative as part of international 'In Town Without My Car' day, calling it Devon Car Free Day.

Fantastic savings on fares!

There is also a competition for those getting to work by public transport.

Why not see how many of your friends and relatives you can get to go without their cars for just one day. My husband and I are taking the train to Barnstaple for the day for just £1 each return!! Lots of other real bargains as well. See below:

• One day's unlimited travel on most First buses throughout Devon & Cornwall for just £4.00

• Buy a FirstDay South West ticket and save £2.00 on normal price.

• One day's unlimited travel on all Stagecoach buses throughout Devon for just £3.80

• Buy an Explorer ticket and save £2.20 on normal price.

• One year's unlimited travel on all Stagecoach buses throughout Devon for just £595

• Buy an annual Goldrider ticket and save £125 on normal price.

• Day return train ticket from any station on the Tarka Line  (Exeter to Barnstaple) travelling into Barnstaple for just £1.00*

Buy your ticket as normal from the station ticket office (or from the train conductor at unstaffed stations)

*please note that this special fare will not be offered for sale at Barnstaple ticket office.

The reduced price tickets are a special offer supporting Devon Car Free Day and are only available on Friday 21st September 2007.

In support of European Mobility Week