Bus timetables to change after customer concerns

The changes will come into effect from 27 October

Changes will be made to a town's bus services after concerns were raised by passengers.

New timetables will be issued for the 701, 702 and 722 routes in Ludlow, from 27 October.

Shropshire Council said the 701 and 702 will run every 45 minutes and the 722 park and ride service every 30 minutes.

Rob Wilson, the councillor responsible for transport, said formal consultation on the town's bus services was due to take place next year, but the council wanted to do something ahead of the winter.

The 701 bus serves north Ludlow and the first bus will leave at 08:00 from Rocks Green, with the last bus leaving the Ludlow Assembly Rooms at 17:15.

The 702 bus serves the southern half of the town and will operate two route variations, either via Old Street or back via Station Road as it returns to Castle Square.

The first bus will leave the Eco Park park and ride at 08:00 and the last bus will leave the Assembly rooms at 17:15.

The 722 Park and Ride service also starts at 08:00 and the last bus leaves the Assembly Rooms at 17:40.

A 703 service, added last year to cover drivers breaks, will be removed.

Mr Wilson said the council had worked to find the best possible solution for residents whilst "recognising the general financial pressures the council faces".