Coronavirus: Buses in Rutland on reduced timetables after demand drops during lockdown
Bus services in Rutland are running to reduced timetables after seeing a "significant drop" in usage since the coronavirus lockdown.
The county council has said that further timetable changes may also be made at short notice.
As a result, passengers who need to make essential journeys are being asked to check regularly with bus operators to see which services are running and when.
Coun Lucy Stephenson (Con), cabinet member for transport at Rutland County Council, said: “Lots of people are following the government’s guidance on social distancing and staying at home. However, we also know that some passengers and key workers are still relying on local bus services for essential journeys.
"All our local bus services are now operating reduced or altered services, and timetables may be subject to further changes at short notice because of the uncertainty brought about by Covid-19. It’s therefore really important that passengers check the latest service updates with bus operators before they travel.”
For information about local bus services relevant to your journey, people are asked to check with:
- Centrebus – www.centrebus.info or 0844 351 1120
- CallConnect – www.lincsbus.info or 0345 263 8153
- Delaine Buses – www.delainebuses.com or 01778 422866
- Mark Bland Travel – www.markblandtravel.com or 01780 751671
Rutland County Council continues to run a free minibus service for essential journeys between Oakham and Stamford, calling at Whitwell, Empingham, Tickencote and Great Casterton. This service runs at set times, Monday to Friday, and must be booked in advance by calling 01572 758138 with at least one working days’ notice.
Highway maintenance works taking place throughout the County mean a number of road closures and diversions will also take effect in the coming weeks and may impact on bus services.
Passengers are advised to check with operators or contact Rutland County Council’s Transport Team for travel advice. To do this, please call: 01572 758138 or email: Transport@rutland.gov.uk
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