Telford Garage

[Stu]

Looks like the 9 (Wolverhampton to Bridgnorth) is another service "at risk of cancellation".

New timetable being introduced from 4th January.

We're making some major changes to the timetable to balance our cost of operation with the revenue received, to protect the long-term viability of this bus service. Revenue support we have been receiving to maintain the current timetable ended in August 2024 and we have also seen a significant reduction in scholar's revenue. Despite our best efforts to continue operation of this service on a commercial basis the number of passengers using this service does not cover the cost of operation.

Most of the daytime journeys will run 15 minutes earlier with some journeys withdrawn. This includes the withdrawal of the 0902 from Wolverhampton to Bridgnorth on Mondays to Fridays, and the withdrawal of the 0850 from Bridgnorth to Wolverhampton on Mondays to Saturdays. One lunchtime round trip is also removed on Mondays to Saturdays.

Following discussions with Shropshire Council, we will receive revenue support to continue operating the 0744 route 9 from Seisdon to Oldbury Wells School and Bridgnorth and a 1547 route 9 from Oldbury Wells School and Bridgnorth to Upper Ludstone on schooldays only. These journeys will remain in place until 31 March 2025, when alternative arrangements will be considered.

from: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/latest-news/changes-to-our-services-in-telford-and-shropshire

(I assume this service is operated from Telford, I'll move this if anyone can advise otherwise)