Shropshire Council is growing plans to enhance bus providers and amenities in northeast Shropshire– together with a brand new service between Whitchurch, Market Drayton, the Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington bus station.
It’s hoped that the brand new service would start in summer season 2025, with extra particulars to observe within the coming weeks.
The brand new service can be funded from the council’s latest allocation of Authorities bus service enchancment funding for the 12 months 2025/26.
Below the plans cash would even be allotted to assist Market Drayton City Council enhance the general public rest room provision at Market Drayton Bus Station, and to offer a brand new shelter and presumably digital real-time shows.
The bus service enchancment funding may even be used to enhance bus providers throughout the county – together with a new service between Broseley and Shrewsbury, and increasing the frequency of Shrewsbury park and ride – with extra to be introduced within the coming months.
Ian Nellins, Shropshire Council’s deputy Chief and Cupboard member with duty for public transport, mentioned:
“Funding for public transport in rural areas is tight so I’m delighted {that a} service is being deliberate to attach Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington. That is significantly essential because the service would come with a cease on the Princess Royal Hospital.
“For Market Drayton residents this service would additionally supply a connection to coach providers from both Whitchurch or Wellington, in addition to bus connections into Telford city centre – and I do know it is a service that Market Drayton residents need and want. In fact, it’ll additionally supply residents from Whitchurch and Wellington the chance to go to Market Drayton.
“The deliberate funding in direction of enhancements at Market Drayton bus station is an impressive alternative for shut co-operation with Market Drayton City Council. It might enhance the ready situations for passengers, enhance the general public bogs and supply a drivers’ toilet. This may be an essential step as we glance in direction of doable on-demand transport within the city, and coach-friendly standing.”
