New on-demand bus service to be launched by Shropshire Council
A new on-demand bus service is set to begin operating in Shropshire next month.
The service, run by Shropshire Council, will initially cover two zones, with plans to expand the scheme across the county – on a zone-by-zone basis.
The Shropshire Connect On-Demand will replace the 544 – Shrewsbury to Lyth Hill, and 546 – Shrewsbury to Pulverbatch, services.
Both are paid for by the council but have, over a period of time, seen a reduction in passengers according to the authority.
It will also provide links to the new residential developments at Oteley Road in Shrewsbury, which are not currently served by public transport.
People will be able book a journey by app or by phone, choosing where they wish to be picked up, and when, and where they want to be dropped off.
The service will pick-up and drop-off at locations within both zones, including Meole Brace Retail Park, Nuffield Hospital and allocated doctors’ surgeries.
