FROM Monday, March 23, there will be a reduced bus service throughout Gwent in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
As well as the recently announced Newport Bus decrease, Stagecoach have revealed they will be reducing their services.
On Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24, they will be operating a Saturday service, and from Wednesday, March 25, there will be a Sunday service in operation daily, except for Sundays, wheN there will be no service.
Stagecoach assure that this is a temporary measure in line with the government advice on social contact and non-essential travel.
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Nigel Winter, managing director for Stagecoach in South Wales said: “Along with other bus operators and key sectors, we are working hard to support the national effort to tackle the current challenging situation.
"The safety of our customers and our employees is at the heart of everything we do. We also know that our bus services play a vital role in keeping the country running and ensuring key sector personnel get to work.
“Following the latest government advice, we have reviewed our timetables and made temporary changes which reflect the reduced level of travel. Our objective has been to focus resources on where we know they are needed most at this time.
“We are working hard to best maintain essential services, safeguard jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of a sector which is central to our economy and communities.
“We will continue to monitor the position, liaise closely with government and other authorities, and respond as appropriate to what is a dynamic situation.”
You can find out more information and view the revised timetables at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-wales/urgent-service-changes-march-2020
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