Free doughnut or ice cream upgrade for day-trippers heading to coast by bus

A day at the seaside just got a little bit sweeter.

Anyone heading to the coast by bus on Sunday (September 8) can get a free treat thanks to Lincolnshire County Council’s latest bus uplift scheme.

September is the UK’s Catch the Bus month and as part of a month of events and promotions going on, LCC has arranged for sellers by Skegness Pier to give bus-travellers a free doughnut with every purchase of a coffee or tea, or a free upgrade to a large ice-cream.

Just show your bus ticket to participating kiosks to enjoy the Sunday treat!

Coun Carl Macey said: "This is a great part of the Catch the Bus month scheme that is a lovely extra bonus for those wanting to come to Skegness.

“It's a real credit to the town that Skegness businesses are involved, and I hope that this initiative encourages plenty of people to get on the bus and visit our town to enjoy everything that it has to offer."

Coun Richard Davies, executive member for transport at LCC added: "This is another positive addition to the bus improvements that we have helped put in place so far this year.

“Catch the Bus month is there to spread the message of just how easy and improved our local bus services now are, and what Lincolnshire has to offer to those who want to visit.

"It's great to see local businesses taking part and hopefully bringing more people into Skegness to enjoy the town and spend in the local community."

Matt Cranwell, managing director of Stagecoach East Midlands said: “Skegness is an award-winning, vibrant, family-friendly seaside resort, full of traditional attractions.

“Our bus services are a great value, environmentally-friendly and easy way to get to enjoy all the amusement arcades and quintessentially British seaside eateries such as fish and chip shops, candy-floss, ice-cream, doughnut stalls and much more.”

Lydia Horbury, Bus Users director for England said: “We are delighted that Lincolnshire County Council is supporting this year’s Catch the Bus Month.

“Buses are accessible, sustainable and affordable, and getting more people on board reduces congestion leading to faster, more reliable bus services. Win-win!”

For more information about what’s happening, and for all bus-related information in Lincolnshire go to: Lincsbus.info.

To find out more about Catch the Bus Month visit: www.bususers.org/catchthebusmonth.