Stagecoach bus timetable to increase as lockdown eases

Stagecoach has confirmed it reinstated a number of bus services from Monday (June 1), returning the region’s bus timetables to 70 per cent of normal service.

Emergency bus timetables have been in place since March to help key workers get to and from work and for other essential journeys.

Buses will continue to have protective screens between passengers and drivers, to help keep staff as safe as possible.

Enhanced cleaning regimes will also be carried out including at least daily cleaning of all buses with a government-recommended sanitiser, with a particular focus on key touch points, and additional in service cleaning where possible.

Social distancing will still be required of passengers who board any buses.

Edward Hodgson, managing director of Stagecoach South said: “We are hugely proud of the fantastic efforts of all of our employees in recent months. Our own key workers have made a huge contribution to the national effort and we’d like to thank every one of them and our customers for their support

"Buses are going to continue to play a crucial role in the country’s recovery ahead. As well as helping restart our economy, they are vital in bringing normality back to many areas of our daily lives. They keep families and communities connected and have a major role in delivering a safer, cleaner and healthier country.

“The Stagecoach team are proud to serve our communities in the South and we are delighted to be stepping up our services from 1 June. It means we can provide significantly more regular services and more capacity overall as people start to return to their everyday lives. We will continue to work with government and local authorities to ensure we can target services where they are needed most.

“The safety of our customers and employees remains our top priority. With the extensive measures we have taken and the support of our passengers, they can be confident our buses will be clean, safe and ready to go."