Major bus improvements due to start, says council

The council said it was making it easier for people to choose the bus over other transport

Improved bus services are being launched in Warwickshire as part of wider multi-million pound public transport investment.

Following £8.76m in government funding, Warwickshire County Council said a "major" new and improved bus services across the county would start on 30 August.

Changes are part of the Warwickshire Bus Service Improvement Plan which includes bus priority schemes, real-time information, changed ticketing and bus stop improvements.

Councillor Jennifer Warren said by improving key connections, especially with important destinations like Warwick Hospital, the council was making it easier for people to choose the bus.

"We are thrilled to be rolling out these significant bus network improvements," Warren said.

Several school services are also being "upscaled" and other services being adjusted to provide better access to the hospital.

Rugby is getting a new service connecting Overslade with the town centre, railway station, Technology Drive and Long Lawford.

And a route between Warwick and Leamington Spa is being changed and extended to include Warwick Hospital, Leamington railway station and Shires Retail Park.

Revised timetables are also being brought in on buses between Stratford-upon-Avon and Solihull and between Stratford and Shipston-on-Stour.