People urged to speak out about future local bus network

People in north Wales are being urged to share their views and opinions on the future of the region’s bus network, as the next phase of plans to improve bus services in Wales gets underway.

It follows the approval of a proposed bus network for north Wales, co-designed by Transport for Wales (TfW) and local authorities, as part of the Welsh Government’s wider bus reform programme.

An eight-week public engagement on the proposed network began earlier this month, with more than 20 drop-in sessions planned across north Wales in September.

Younger people will also be encouraged to share their views at a series of college and university freshers’ events.

Bus reform aims to deliver more reliable bus services, fairer bus fares and simpler ticketing and timetables.

The proposed bus network shows the routes and frequencies that buses could take in north Wales and includes suggested improvements to the network that can be achieved within the existing funding envelope.

TfW will be working in partnership with local authorities, bus operators and the public to continually build and improve on these changes over time.

Lee Robinson, Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration at TfW, said: “Buses play a vital role in connecting people and communities in Wales, but we know there are opportunities for improvement.

“Through bus franchising we want to deliver better connections, more frequent services, simpler timetables and fares by 2030.

“We’re now asking communities across north Wales to help shape these plans. By taking part in our public engagement, people can help us build a bus network that works better for passengers now and into the future.”

* Public drop-in events close to Llangollen are:

Thursday 3 September

· Corwen – 9:00am–12:00pm, Canolfan Ni (Main Hall)

Friday 4 September

· Chirk – 9:00am–1:00pm, Chirk Parish Hall

Week 2

Monday 7 September

· Wrexham – 8:00am–1:00pm and 4:30pm–7:00pm, Wrexham Bus Station

Week 4

Thursday 24 September

· Wrexham University – All day