British Bus Service Apologizes for 'Ride Me' Ad Campaign

Price gag sparked international backlash

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A Welsh bus service's "Ride Me All Day for £3" ad campaign has come to an abrupt stop after facing vocal criticism in social media.

The ads, featured on the back of the service's buses, featured the tagline on a sign being held by a topless man or woman. 

After being posted to Reddit's "Funny" forum and shooting to the massively popular site's front page, an image of the ad campaign began making the rounds on Twitter and other social networks, as well. 

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