People in the West Midlands can now hop on and off any bus in the region all day for just £1.63 thanks to the launch of a new ticket this week.

Transport Authority Centro has unveiled its new nbus direct debit pass which can be used on buses run by over 35 companies in the West Midlands, so people no longer need to wait for a particular operator to come along.

It means that passengers can travel anywhere in and between Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton on any bus service all day every day for less than the cost of two litres of petrol.

The ticket costs just £49.50 a month, saving passengers around £150 a year if they normally buy a four weekly pass over the counter or a massive £720 if they usually buy a day ticket when they board the bus.

The new pass also means passengers don't need to look around for change when they board the bus, or worry about renewing their four weekly ticket every 28 days as the new nbus direct debit is delivered straight to customers doors.

Additionally people applying for the ticket will get automatic membership to Centro's exclusive NetworkClub which provides customers with regular discount vouchers and offers for leisure and retail outlets, competitions, travel updates and transport news.

Centro has worked closely with over 35 bus operators across the region to provide the ticket and make using the bus even easier, cheaper and more convenient for passengers.

Matthew Lewis, Concessions and Commercial Ticketing Manager at Centro, said: "Whether people are commuting to work, going shopping, visiting family and friends or accessing leisure and health facilities, they will usually need to catch at least two buses on a return trip.

"The new nbus direct debit ticket means people can now travel all day every day on any bus operators' service in the West Midlands for less than it often costs for a single bus trip when purchasing a ticket from the driver.

"We want to make it as easy as possible for people to use buses in the region, and this new ticket means people can travel affordably without having to wait around for specific buses or worrying about having change for tickets on the day."

People who apply for the ticket now will receive their new pass early in January, perfect for those pledging to do more to save money and the environment as a New Year's resolution.

A range of tickets Network West Midlands tickets are also available for buses, trains and trams in the region, allowing people to easily and conveniently change across different modes of public transport for their journey.

More information on tickets, timetables and services is available at networkwestmidlands.com. People wanting to discuss applying for a direct debit pass can call 0121 214 7088.