Bus passengers will be hit in the pocket as Stagecoach drives up fare prices by an average of 4% from next Monday.
Single fares will rise by approximately 5% putting added pressure on residents already struggling to make ends meet.
Dundee megarider tickets will rise by 50p, while the Tayside megariders will now cost £1 more.
Dayrider tickets in Dundee will rise by 10p, with a Tayside dayrider costing 20p more.
The company said the rise is a result of rising operating costs and a 32% Government fuel tax hike.
Charlie Mullen, managing director of Stagecoach East Scotland, said: ”These damaging Government tax hikes, combined with rising costs, are having a direct impact on bus fares and services across Scotland.
”We share the frustration of our passengers, many of whom are on some of the lowest incomes. Along with businesses, they are already being squeezed by higher bills and energy prices.
”We have had to take some very tough decisions, but we have worked hard to keep fares down for those who rely on the bus the most.
”Our bus services continue to offer a greener, smarter and better value way to travel and we will also continue to reinvest the income from fares in improvements for passengers.”
Dundee Citizens’ Advice Bureau director Mary Kinninmonth said the rise will impact on people across the city.
She said: ”Any increase in price on anything when people are already struggling to make ends meet is something to be concerned about, especially for people living on a low income.”
Gavin Booth, senior officer of Bus Users UK, said bus companies across the country have been forced to make similar moves.
He said: ”It’s disappointing from a passenger’s point of view and anything that dissuades a person from using the bus is difficult.
”But at the same time I understand the bus companies have to take steps so they don’t have to take alternative measures of having to cut services which would also affect passengers.”