Denbighshire County Council has been working with
bus companies and the Welsh Government to ensure capacity is increased on
services while maintaining social distancing guidelines.
From today (Sunday) services will run at
between 70 and 100 per cent of their pre-covid-19 timetable with the addition
of extra buses on services across the county, with funding secured from Welsh
Government.
Cllr Brian Jones, the council’s Lead Member for
Waste, Transport and the Environment, said: “The council has been working
closely with bus companies to ensure extra buses will be provided in Denbighshire
to increase capacity while maintaining social distancing, allowing more
passengers to travel safely.
“I would like to thank the team at Denbighshire and
bus companies for the hard work during this long process.
“The extra capacity will ensure pupils returning to
school in September who travel on public transport and customers will be able
to use services safely and with as little disruption as possible.”
Customers and those travelling to school via public
transport are being reminded that face coverings must be worn at all times
while using public transport.
The council has previously introduced the Fflecsi
pilot in Denbigh and Prestatyn, which allows people to request a
demand-responsive bus to pick them up near home, work or shops for essential
travel, rather than following a set timetable at fixed bus stops.
Cllr Jones added: “While up-to-date time tables are
available online, we are in the process of replacing time tables at bus stops
with the latest service information and would like to thank residents for their
understanding and patience during this time.”
* For more information or to see the latest bus
timetables for services in the county visit www.denbighshire.gov.uk/travel
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