Telford's MP Lucy Allan met with Arriva chiefs to discuss the reliability of school bus services, people being left waiting at stops after services are cancelled and the driver shortage.
Lucy Allan met Arriva executives in Parliament after concerns were raised by residents - and was told that an influx of new drivers is on the way in the new year.
"In turn, this has meant that fewer services can be run, and that those remaining are often overcrowded." Ms Allan said she will seek more funding for bus services in Telford – particularly with regard to supporting concessionary passengers including pensioners and people with disabilities. In the meantime Arriva has announced changes to"improve Telford's bus network" with timetable changes coming into effect from January 3, 2023.Timetable is being revised between 4.30pm and 6.00pm on Saturdays, with buses running every 20 minutes between Telford town centre and Dawley, and every 40 minutes between Telford town centre and Sutton Hill.
Some early morning journeys on Mondays to Saturdays will also run as route 3A, to maintain a link for students wishing to travel from Hollinswood to Telford Park School in Stirchley. A special school day only service will return from Telford Park School at 2.50pm.On Monday to Friday a revised timetable will run before 7 am and between 5pm and 7pm. On Saturdays a revised timetable will run before 10am and between 4pm and 7pm.
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