Stoke-on-Trent Introduces Enhanced Bus Services

Stoke-on-Trent has launched new bus services with the aim of enhancing the city’s transportation network. Commencing next Monday, a new bus route will operate between Tunstall and Hanley, alongside increased frequencies on current services, which now include evening and Sunday journeys. These initiatives are components of Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s bus service enhancement scheme, which received £31.6 million in funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker stated that enhancing the city’s transport infrastructure is a “key priority” for the council. He further commented, “Now we want to build on our commitment to improving public transport in the city by putting on even more new services which will make it easier for residents to get to work, college, their jobs and our city centre.” The specific new services implemented by the city council include: For additional information, BBC Stoke & Staffordshire can be followed on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram. This content is copyrighted by BBC, 2024. All rights are reserved. The BBC does not assume responsibility for the content found on external websites and provides details regarding its policy on external linking.