Under 18s looking to travel by bus from Rutland this summer can do so for £1 per single and £2 per return across the summer holiday period.
The scheme runs from Saturday 20 July until Saturday 24 August and forms part of Rutland’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), which has secured national funding to encourage greater use of public transport. This includes helping local authorities to offer periods of free or subsidised bus travel.
Rutland County Council's Transport Team has been working in partnership with local bus operators to encourage not only younger passengers to use buses but also family members as an alternative to taking the car. All journeys must start in Rutland to be valid for the promotion.
The Council hopes the promotion will encourage more people to travel on local bus routes, helping to decrease traffic, reduce carbon emissions from private vehicles and provide local businesses with a boost over the busy summer shopping period.
"We hope this promotion will provide an opportunity during the summer for young people to meet up with friends and family, go shopping in Oakham and Uppingham, or enjoy a day-out to visit one of our many local attractions. We will be actively promoting the scheme through local schools and colleges, and we hope to see younger people and their families making the most of it”.
Councillor Christine Wise, Portfolio Holder for Transport, Environment and Communities
Any questions about the summer bus promotion can be emailed to: transport@rutland.gov.uk. Alternativeluy, pleaser call: 01572 758 138.
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