Changes to bus services in Rugby will see an increase in journeys

Modifications are being made to bus companies in Rugby.

Providers working within the city will enhance by the tip of the month, however some journeys might be discontinued as a part of the plans.

From Saturday, July 29, Rugby Service 3A (Newbold–City Centre–Overslade–Woodlands) might be changed by the next new companies:

Service 8: Clifton Street – Church Avenue – ASDA – St. Cross Hospital – Paddox Rise/Ashlawn Gardens – Sainsbury’s – Shakespeare Gardens – Lytham Street – Wentworth Street – ASDA – Church Avenue – Clifton Street – Rail Station– Know-how Drive – Yates Avenue (Glebe Property) – Newbold – Parkfield Property.

Service 8A: Parkfield Property – Newbold – Yates Avenue (Glebe Property) – Know-how Drive – Rail Station – Clifton Street – Church Avenue – ASDA – Wentworth Street – Lytham Street – Shakespeare Gardens – Sainsbury’s – Paddox Rise/Ashlawn Gardens – St. Cross Hospital – ASDA – Church Avenue – Clifton Street.

These companies might be run by Stagecoach, providing an hourly service Monday to Saturday between 7am to 7pm, with a further early morning journey Monday to Friday.

From Monday, July 31, Service 9 (Coton Park –Clifton –City Centre –Rokeby –Hillside – Woodlands – Lime Tree Village) might be withdrawn between Woodlands and Lime Tree Village, apart from one afternoon journey on schooldays to Bilton (Coventry Street / Calverstone Street junction).

This route might be amended to function in a loop at Woodlands by way of Bawnmore Street, Longrood Street, Cymbeline Means and Montague Street again to Bawnmore Street.

The timetable might be revised to introduce a extra frequent service in the course of the day, and extra journeys to Woodlands. Journeys to Southfields are discontinued, however the space will proceed to be served by Service 11.

Service 11: (Decrease Hillmorton– McKinnell Crescent – Southfields –City Centre – St Cross Hospital – Sainsbury’s – Tennyson Avenue – Juliet Drive loop) is diverted to moreover serve Bilton Village, Lime Tree Village and Alwyn Street. The variety of journeys is lowered, reflecting the decrease variety of passengers presently utilizing the service.

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These companies might be operated by Flexibus (A&M Group).

Cllr Jan Matecki, Warwickshire County Council Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning stated: “Facilitating the supply of sturdy public transport networks is an integral a part of our dedication to supporting Warwickshire residents by way of wonderful transport infrastructure.

“Now we have been very completely satisfied to work with our unbelievable bus operators in Rugby to make sure that extra residents within the space than ever earlier than may have entry to a bus connection no matter their want be that work or leisure.”

Mark Whitelocks, Stagecoach Midlands Managing Director stated “We’re happy to have the ability to proceed operating companies to Newbold and Overslade on behalf of Warwickshire County Council. These companies will set up new hyperlinks for these residing and dealing in Rugby which is vital for making a extra cohesive community.”

Copies of those new timetables will shortly be out there at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/buses.