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Break-even is the pass price divided by the single fare: at 2.80 a journey a 24 weekly pass pays from about 8.6 journeys. Counting weeks actually used matters, since holidays and homeworking days can push a commuter below break-even.
Pass value
break-even journeys = pass price / single fare; annual saving = PAYG cost - pass cost
Yes, unless the fare is a return. A five day commute is ten journeys, which is why most weekly passes break even at around eight.
Many systems now cap daily and weekly spending automatically, which removes the need to choose. Check whether capping applies before buying a pass.