BUS services across Warrington will be reduced from Monday due to a significant drop in passenger numbers.
Warrington's Own Buses has confirmed that as a result of government advice and people staying at home, there has been a 'sharp downturn' in the number of bus passengers.
Despite this, bus company managing director, Ben Wakerley, cannot praise his employees enough.
He said: “Our team have shown great flexibility and commitment to the town throughout the pandemic.
"I am extremely grateful to all of them, because the whole team are making personal sacrifices to keep buses running and to connect key workers to employment centres.
“Customers can help drivers by using our app, Touch & Go, Midas or contactless bank card payments instead of cash wherever possible, but cash is still accepted.”
From Monday, March 23, Warrington’s Own Buses will be implementing a new timetable.
The revised timetables keep buses running on most routes, but they are less frequent, reflecting passenger demand and to stop empty buses running around town unnecessarily.
The new timetables will be posted on the website warringtonsownbuses.co.uk.
The bus company has had many enquiries about period tickets, such as Touch & Go, and are investigating the options, with a view to making an announcement next week.
This week, Warrington's Own Buses announced that older people can also travel free at any time of the day.
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