Stagecoach East Midlands adding Lincoln night journeys
Stagecoach East Midlands is to introduce night-time journeys to its Lincoln network from 22 April 2024.
The additional services are funded by Lincolnshire County Council and are intended to provide greater connectivity for local residents and commuters.
Since the onset of the pandemic, evening bus services on key routes such as 6, 9, 13, 16, 17, and 18 were reduced.
The new night journeys are to be made on six of Stagecoach East Midlands’ services in the county town. In addition to the introduction of night-time journeys, the operator is also to implement revised timings on select services to improve reliability.
“We’re grateful for the support of Lincolnshire County Council in making this initiative possible” – Matt Cranwell, Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands
Matt Cranwell, Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands, said: “Providing convenient transport solutions is of vital importance to us, and the reintroduction of night-time journeys to our Lincoln network responds to the changing needs of our passengers, post-pandemic.
“These extended service hours not only offer new journey times for leisure seekers but also essential workers, including those in the hospitality and healthcare sectors. We’re grateful for the support of Lincolnshire County Council in making this initiative possible and encourage passengers to enjoy the benefits the new timetables provide for cost-effective, late night travel.”
“I really hope that people will support the evening service as part of the wider bus improvements being brought to our county” – Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for Transport at Lincolnshire County Council
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for Transport at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “I am delighted that the funding made available for bus improvements in Lincolnshire is continuing to deliver services like this.
“On top of the £2 single fare capped price continuing until the end of 2024, the news of Stagecoach’s latest additions to the timetable are very welcome. I really hope that people will support the evening service as part of the wider bus improvements being brought to our county.”