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Council in the driving seat for new bus services You said, we did Mathew Smith, a resident from Woodside, previously caught a taxi to Hortonwood where he is employed by Veolia. “The new council-funded
services have fares capped at a maximum of £2 per single journey for adults (£1 for under 16s) .” Councillor Richard Overton Deputy leader and cabinet member for housing, enforcement and transport
Funded by Telford & Wrekin Council, six new bus routes have been launched providing cheaper transport to schools, workplaces, the Princess Royal Hospital and rural areas. The 100 Express service covers 12-hour shift patterns which include early starts and late finishes and enables people to get to work on time in a cost-effective and reliable way.
The round-trip was costing him £22 a day but by catching the 100, he will save more than £100 a week on travel. The other routes include the 101 services catering for some schools and four rural routes that service the villages of north Telford and Wrekin. The service also provides direct transport for pupils to Telford Priory School with an additional service for after-school sessions. Fares are capped at £2 per single journey for adults (£1 for under 16s).
For bus timetables and services visit www.telford.gov.uk/busservices
Mathew Smith, Woodside: “It’s good, nice and quick. I’ll be using it every day without a doubt. A hundred pounds a week is a lot of money which will make a huge difference to my outgoings.”
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