Changes to Stagecoach bus services in Lancaster from April 1

Stagecoach have updated their timetables again.

These temporary timetables, which will operate across the region until further notice from today, April 1, are continuing to be revised to ensure that critical routes are maintained wherever possible.

Affected services:

4: Due to low usage removed 07:15, 17:15, 18:15 and now runs every 2hrs.

6/6A: Added 07:20 Morecambe to Lancaster.

40/41: Morecambe to Preston at 05:35 will be now 05:20 and Preston to Lancaster at 21:20 will be now 21:35 then Morecambe to Galgate will be now 22:58.

80/81: Shoppers trips added on both giving around an hour and a half in Lancaster to buy groceries.

100/2X: Additional trip at 07:10 Lancaster to Morecambe on 100 and Morecambe to Heysham at 07:35 on 2X.

Rob Jones, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, said: “Buses play a vital role in providing the lifeline routes needed for key workers.

“We want to make sure that our timetables are meeting the needs of our fantastic NHS workers and all the other key workers who are working hard to fight the virus.

“We are pleased to be able to confirm some key changes to our temporary timetables based on the feedback from key workers, which will help to fill some of the gaps needed and ensure people can get to where they need to be, when they need to be.

“I’m extremely proud of the way in way our team in the Cumbria & North Lancashire is pulling together to ensure that we can continue to deliver our services. They are key workers too and I would like to thank them for their continued support and resilience in these challenging times.”

Contactless payments are being encouraged wherever possible and social distancing guidelines are being displayed on buses. In partnership with local authorities, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire is accepting the use of free concessionary travel passes before the normal 09.30 threshold to enable elderly customers to make use of dedicated shopping hours in place at many supermarkets.

Any further changes suggested to the timetable can be fed back through the dedicated form available at www.stagecoachbus.com/coronavirus

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