Yahoo News New bus service enhancements announced for Grimsby
Stagecoach East Midlands has unveiled a raft of changes to its Grimsby bus network, including the launch of a new service.
The alterations, which are set to kick in from Sunday July 21 2024, aim to boost frequency and reliability, as well as improve connections for passengers.
Services 3 and 4 will now run every 10 minutes on weekdays, marking a significant uptick in the frequency of both routes. Service 3 travels from Laceby Road (Morrisons) through Nunsthorpe, Grimsby Town Centre, and New Clee, ending at Cleethorpes Pier, while Service 4 ferries passengers from Laceby Road (Morrisons) via Bradley, Grimsby Town Centre, and Old Clee, also terminating at Cleethorpes Pier.
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In addition, Service 4 will roll out new early morning and evening journeys, aimed at facilitating commutes from Laceby to Grimsby and Cleethorpes. A fresh service, Service 11, will operate hourly from Waltham (Cheapside) to Grimsby via Morrisons, Bradley, and Grange Estate, from Monday to Saturday.
This route will also cater to commuters, including those needing access to the local care home in Bradley. Service 12 will be extended to Waltham, offering more bus transport links to Grimsby Town Centre and Cleethorpes.
Other minor tweaks to enhance punctuality include Service 5 Grimsby to Immingham and Service 7 Grimsby to Humberston Road (Tesco). Alterations have also been made to the schedules for Services 9, 10, and 250 Grimsby to Barton and Hull.
Matt Cranwell, Managing Director for Stagecoach East Midlands, commented: "By increasing frequencies and extending routes, these service updates will reduce wait times, and offer more flexible travel options for those throughout the Grimsby area. These improvements are a direct result of our continuous efforts to monitor and respond to the needs of our passengers.
"We are committed to keeping the communities we serve connected and feel confident that these service updates will provide more opportunities to do this. We are deeply appreciative of the support from North East Lincs Council and their BSIP funding initiative, which has been instrumental in making these enhancements possible."
Jonathan Ford, Senior Transport Officer at North East Lincs Council, added: "The service changes from 21 July 2024 form the next phase of the BSIP where we hope to significantly drive bus passenger numbers.
"The increase in frequency to the 3/4 bus services from every 15 minutes to every 10 minutes will provide a turn up and go service and the new bus service along Bradley Road will provide residents with convenient access to a new regular service.
"These new improvements will provide a better, flexible and reliable service to many and we hope to see passenger numbers grow.”
