More buses have been scheduled to run between Scunthorpe and Hull on an evening, connecting communities along the way.
From 1 April 2024, bus service 350 will now run hourly from 5.45pm, Monday to Saturday and the last return journey from Hull will be 11pm.
The bus that travels via Ashby, Scunthorpe and Barton recently added an additional service on Sundays starting at 7.55am.
Cllr Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for connectivity, said:
“We are committed to improving public transport in North Lincolnshire to help residents travel around easier, whether that is for work or leisure. With these changes to the 350 bus service, people will be able to travel later Monday to Saturday and earlier on a Sunday.
“The government cash that has been allocated to improve connectivity across North Lincolnshire is already being put to good use as many improvements have been made.
“It is vital that we provide the best transport options for our communities, ensuring people can access services at times that best serve their needs and we are continuing to roll out even more improvements including, more routes, fare caps, weekend services, better passenger information and improved standards, to give passengers the best possible experience.”
“There really has never been a better time to ‘Take The Bus’.”
The council received more than £1m government cash from the Bus Service Improvement Plan plus funding (BSIP+) for up to 2025 and more recently £965,000 following the government’s announcement of £150m funding to improve bus services for 2024/25 in the Midlands and North of England.
Roads Minister Guy Opperman said:
“Local people deserve a modern, reliable, and affordable public transport system. I’m delighted to have worked alongside the local council and local MPs to give North Lincolnshire almost £2 million to boost its bus services.
“Introducing more evening buses from Scunthorpe to Hull is fantastic for local residents, who will now enjoy more frequent buses and better connections to travel by bus with greater peace of mind.”
For more details about transport across North Lincolnshire visit the North Lincolnshire Council website.
All bus timetables can be found on the Traveline website.
