!! NEW !! EVENING BUS SERVICE
New evening bus service for the Sheppey
Sheppey Matters has recently received permission from the Traffic Commissioner to start an evening bus service on the Isle of Sheppey.
The service starts on Tuesday 21 June and will continue until Friday 23 December 2011.
***** The service will continue from 3 January to 3 July 2012 with more stops and rerouted via Halfway *****
Using minibuses from its Sheppey Wheels project, an evening minibus service will offer island residents, especially those on the eastern side of Sheppey, an affordable and reliable service from 7pm to 11pm seven days a week. There will be up to three round trips per evening between Blue Town and Leysdown via Sheerness, Minster, Eastchurch, Bay View and Warden.
The fare per single journey is just £2.00 adult or £1.00 child (aged 5-16) or senior citizen. Children under 5 travel free and bus passes are most welcome. The minibus does have a limited capacity so its a first-come first-served basis. Passengers are encouraged to buy tickets in advance from ticket outlets situated around the island; single or multiple tickets can be purchased just date the ticket and travel. Cash payment can also be made on the minibus.
The evening minibus service is supported by Kent County Council and was registered following community consultation and comments from local groups and members of the public. It will help the eastern Sheppey community access activities, events, friends and family in other parts of the island or beyond after the current 7pm restriction. The continuance of the service after December will be dependent upon community support during the trial period. This is the opportunity for Sheppey residents to help shape future transport plans on the island by voting with their feet and travelling with Sheppey Wheels.
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For timetable information pleasecall Sheppey Matters on 01795 583547 or email chief@sheppeyhlc.org.uk
Added: 22 June 2011 | Updated:23 December 2011
