First Bus invests in more buses on Park and Ride to support shoppers, retailers and hospitality as York gears up for Christmas
First Bus is introducing extra buses on the Park and Ride network, which it operates in partnership with City of York Council, to support the York local and visitor economy in the lead up to Christmas.
The additional services will begin from Sunday 9 November and run until Sunday 21 December on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays.
This investment in vehicles and drivers will increase frequency on key routes connecting York’s retail and leisure destinations and the city centre.
Kayleigh Ingham, Commercial Director for First Bus in North & West Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to enable more capacity on our services for York locals and visitors as the festive season gets into full swing.
“The opening of the Christmas Market is just one of the significant attractions in York and we want to help customers enjoy everything the city has to offer.
“Encouraging more people to use Park and Ride using our zero-emission bus fleet will help reduce traffic congestion in York and create cleaner air during a busy period on the roads.”
The usual timetable will operate at all sites Monday-Thursday.
Cllr Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, added: “We welcome this news and the efforts made by First Bus to help us reduce traffic congestion on York’s roads. As part of its partnership with City of York Council, the extra Park and Ride buses will support the York local and visitor economy in the lead up to Christmas.
“Using the Park and Ride is now an even better option with late night opening and frequent services. The adult return fare is £3.90 which includes up to three children travelling for free, making the Park and Ride a great value and hassle-free option for travelling in and out of the city centre.”
The Park and Ride now has buses beginning at 05:30 in the morning and journeys out of the city centre up until 10:30pm.
A campaign to inform customers and visitors is underway and full details can be found by visiting the First Bus website https://www.firstbus.co.uk/york/routes-and-maps/york-park-ride/christmas-services
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