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More Information HOURLY BUS LINK REINTRODUCED BETWEEN CANNOCK – HEDNESFORD - BURNTWOOD AND LICHFIELD Arriva Midlands has listened to customer feedback and is pleased to announce that route 62 will once again be running up to every hour daytime Monday to Saturday between Cannock and Lichfield. In addition there will be buses running at hourly intervals between Cannock and Prospect Village providing a thirty minute frequency daytime Monday to Saturday. The new timetables will be introduced from 4 January 2009. Route 62 runs between Cannock and Lichfield calling at West Chadsmoor, Hednesford, Rawnsley, Hazelslade, Prospect Village, Cannock Wood, Chase Terrace and Burntwood. New timetable leaflets will be available from your local Library, Tourist Information Centres, Centro Offices, In-Shops, Cannock and Council Offices. Keith Myatt communications manager of Arriva Midlands said: Following feedback from our customers we’re pleased to reintroduce an hourly bus service between Cannock, Hednesford, Burntwood and Lichfield. Route 62 along with route 60 and route 61 will provide up to 5 buses per hour daytime Monday to Saturday between Chase Terrace, Burntwood and Lichfield. Combined route 60 and 62 will provide 3 buses per hour between Cannock, Chase Terrace, Burntwood and Lichfield daytime Monday to Saturday. Information will be available at local Libraries, Tourist Information Centres, Centro Offices and Local Council Offices or by logging onto Arriva’s website at www.chaselinx.co.uk, calling our Customer Care Team on 0844 800 44 11 or from traveline on 0871 200 22 33.”
TIMETABLE CHANGES ANNOUNCED ON CANNOCK TO WOLVERHAMPTON ROUTE 69 Arriva Midlands monitors its bus routes at regular intervals, during recent monitoring the need to make changes to bus times on route 69 running between Cannock, Great Wyrley, Landywood, Essington, Wednesfield and Wolverhampton has been highlighted. Morning departures from Cannock, Bus Station at 0725 (Monday-Friday), 0755 (Monday-Saturday) and 0825 (Monday to Saturday) will be revised to run 10 minutes earlier at 0715, 0745 and 0815 respectively. Evening departures from Cannock, Bus Station at 1625, 1655 and 1725 will be revised to run 5 minutes later at 1630, 1700 and 1730 respectively. Evening departures from Wolverhampton Lichfield Street at 1705, 1735 and 1805 will be revised to run 10 minutes later at 1715, 1745 and 1815 respectively. New timetable leaflets will be available from local libraries, council offices, Tourist Information Centres and Centro Ofiice at Wolverhampton Bus Station. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said:
LOCAL BUS SERVICE CHANGES ACROSS CANNOCK CHASE, LICHFIELD AND WOLVERHAMPTON ANNOUNCED Following the recent re-tendering by Staffordshire County Council Details of the changes being introduced are shown below: Route 3: Wolverhampton – Brewood - Penkridge New timetable leaflets will be available from your local Library, Tourist Information Centres, Centro Offices, In-Shops, Cannock and Council Offices. Keith Myatt communications manager of Arriva Midlands said: The changes being introduced to local bus routes in the Cannock, Rugeley, Lichfield and Wolverhampton areas follows a recent tendering round Information will be available at local Libraries, Tourist Information Centres, Centro Offices and Local Council Offices or by logging onto Arriva’s website at www.chaselinx.co.uk, calling our Customer Care Team on 0844 800 44 11 or from traveline on 0871 200 22 33.” For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106, Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
LOCAL BUS ROUTE REVISED TO MAINTAIN RELIABILITY Arriva Midlands monitors its bus routes at regular intervals, during recent monitoring the need to revise the timings on route 61 running between Lichfield – Burntwood – Brownhills and Walsall has been highlighted to ensure we maintain a regular and reliable service that our customers expect and deserve. Changes to the service are being introduced from Monday 4 August 2008. Timetable leaflets will be available at Local Libraries, Tourist information Centres and Council Offices. In addition Arriva’s Promotions Team will be in Burntwood Library on Friday 1 August between 10am and 2pm to assist with any queries customers may have. Keith Myatt communications manager of Arriva Midlands said: Following operational experience Arriva Midlands is pleased to introduce changes to route 61 that will ensure we continue to provide a regular, reliable and robust service to our customers.” Information on route 61 will be available at local Libraries, Tourist Information Centres and Council Offices or by logging onto Arriva’s website at www.chaselinx.co.uk, calling our Customer Care Team on 0844 800 44 11 or from traveline on 0871 200 22 33.” For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106, Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
KID'S GET THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE THE MIDLANDS Purchased from the driver, (no photograph is needed) – the Midlands CHILD Day Saver is usually available on Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays will also be available after 9am Monday to Friday during the summer school holidays - ideal for exploring the Midlands on Arriva’s network of local bus services – the Arriva Midlands CHILD Day Saver ticket is the ideal choice at only £3.60. Arriva’s Midlands Child Day Saver ticket is one of a range of multi journey tickets designed to encourage more people to opt for public transport over private car travel when it is the most viable option. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said: “We are committed to making public transport as efficient, reliable and cost effective as possible and the Arriva Midlands Child Day Saver ticket offers a real incentive for children to get out and about with their friends and explore the Midlands during the summer school holiday. “Customers wishing to find out more information can call our customer service team on 0844 800 44 11.” For further information please contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands, on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106 for media enquiries outside normal office hours, Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
REGULAR TRAVELLERS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT IN REAL TERMS AS FARES REVISED Regular bus users who opt for multi-use bus tickets – with fully transferability for family and friends – will continue to benefit, although most Day, Weekly, 4-weekly, quarterly, 6-month and annual tickets will be increased in price Arriva Midlands is to ‘freeze’ the price of its Child Local Day Saver at £8, in most areas, in effect giving savings in real terms. Arriva day Midlands Saver (£4.70 Adult, £3.60 Child*) and Arriva weekly Midlands Saver (£19 Adult, £12 Child) are available from the driver, with Increases in single fares have been kept as low as possible - between 10p and 20p on most fares outside the Centro area with single fares in the Centro remaining unchanged - to help cover rising costs, whilst some maximum single fares remain unchanged. A maximum child single fare will be introduced at £1.20 on journeys outside the Centro area. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said: “We have tried hard to keep fare increases to a minimum however we have reached the point where it is inevitable that we must pass on some of the additional costs to customers in order that the services remain sustainable. “Regular travellers can still benefit from our value for money Day, Weekly and Four Weekly Savers which are fully transferable and can be used without restriction. There has been no increase in the price Arriva’s Child Weekly Local Saver, meaning a saving in real terms.” Full details of fare changes are available from Arriva’s customer comment helpline on 0844 800 44 11 or via Arriva’s website on www.arrivabus.co.uk. For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106. For media enquiries outside of office hours Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
REGULAR TRAVELLERS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT IN REAL TERMS AS FARES REVISED
Arriva Midlands has reviewed fares in light of increasing energy, insurance, employment and fuel costs, and will be introducing revised fares on its local bus routes in the Rugeley area from Sunday 27 July 2008. Regular bus users who opt for multi-use bus tickets – with fully transferability for family and friends – will continue to benefit, although most Day, Weekly, 4-weekly, quarterly, 6-month and annual tickets will be increased in price Arriva Midlands is to ‘freeze’ the price of its Child Local Day Saver at £8, in most areas, in effect giving savings in real terms. Arriva day Midlands Saver (£4.70 Adult, £3.60 Child*), Arriva weekly Midlands Saver (£19 Adult, £12 Child), Arriva day local Saver (£3.50) and Arriva weekly local Saver (£13 Adult, £8 Child) are available from the driver, with 4-weekly, Quarterly, 6 month and annual tickets being available from PayPoint and payzone outlets. Increases in single fares have been kept as low as possible - between 10p and 20p on most fares - to help cover rising costs, whilst some maximum single fares remain unchanged. A maximum child single fare will be introduced at £1.20. A simplified fare structure is being introduced with Family Savers, Big Savers, and Day Return tickets along with the Rugeley Local Saver Area no longer being available. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said: “We have tried hard to keep fare increases to a minimum however we have reached the point where it is inevitable that we must pass on some of the additional costs to customers in order that the services remain sustainable. “Regular travellers can still benefit from our value for money Day, Weekly and Four Weekly Savers which are fully transferable and can be used without restriction. There has been no increase in the price Arriva’s Child Weekly Local Saver, meaning a saving in real terms.” Full details of fare changes are available from Arriva’s customer comment helpline on 0844 800 44 11 or via Arriva’s website on www.arrivabus.co.uk. For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106. For media enquiries outside of office hours Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
REGULAR TRAVELLERS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT IN REAL TERMS AS FARES REVISED
Arriva Midlands has reviewed fares in light of increasing energy, insurance, employment and fuel costs, and will be introducing revised fares on its local bus routes in the Cannock area from Sunday 27 July 2008. Regular bus users who opt for multi-use bus tickets – with fully transferability for family and friends – will continue to benefit, although most Day, Weekly, 4-weekly, quarterly, 6-month and annual tickets will be increased in price Arriva Midlands is to ‘freeze’ the price of its Child Local Day Saver at £8, in the Cannock area, in effect giving savings in real terms. Arriva day Midlands Saver (£4.70 Adult, £3.60 Child*), Arriva weekly Midlands Saver (£19 Adult, £12 Child), Arriva day local Saver (£3.50) and Arriva weekly local Saver (£13 Adult, £8 Child) are available from the driver, with 4-weekly, Quarterly, 6 month and annual tickets being available from PayPoint and payzone outlets. Increases in single fares have been kept as low as possible - between 10p and 20p on most fares - to help cover rising costs, whilst some maximum single fares remain unchanged. A maximum child single fare will be introduced at £1.20. A simplified fare structure is being introduced with Family Savers, Big Savers and Day Return tickets no longer being available. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said: “We have tried hard to keep fare increases to a minimum however we have reached the point where it is inevitable that we must pass on some of the additional costs to customers in order that the services remain sustainable. “Regular travellers can still benefit from our value for money Day, Weekly and Four Weekly Savers which are fully transferable and can be used without restriction. There has been no increase in the price Arriva’s Child Weekly Local Saver, meaning a saving in real terms.” Full details of fare changes are available from Arriva’s customer comment helpline on 0844 800 44 11 or via Arriva’s website on www.arrivabus.co.uk. For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106. For media enquiries outside of office hours Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
RELIABILITY MAINTAINED AS LICHFIELD – BURNTWOOD - BROWNHILLS - WALSALL BUS ROUTE REVISED! Arriva Midlands has announced changes to its local bus route 61 running between Lichfield and Walsall calling at Burntwood, Chasetown, Chase Terrace, Ogley Hay, Brownhills, Walsall Wood, Shelfield and Rushall to ensure a reliable and robust service can be maintained from Monday 4 August 2008. To ensure customers have the opportunity to obtain copies of the revised bus times and routes Arriva Midlands will be holding one of its popular road show events in Burntwood Library from 10am until 2pm on Friday 1 August 2008. Arriva’s Promotion Team will be available on the day to answer queries relating to the local bus routes and times. Keith Myatt, communications and media relations manager for Arriva Midlands, said: “Any customers that are unable to visit the road show event on Friday in Burntwood Library can obtain details of the changes to their bus services by calling into their local library, Tourist Information Centre, Centro office at Walsall Bus Station calling our Customer Care Team on 0844 800 44 11, traveline on 0871 200 22 33 by logging onto www.chaselinx.co.uk or www.arrivabus.co.uk”. For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106, Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
FULL STEAM AHEAD AS KIDS GO FREE ON THE SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY – WHEN TRAVELLING WITH A FARE PAYING ADULT* Arriva Midlands and Severn Valley Railway are working together to make travelling by bus and train even easier this summer – with our great offer of a child goes FREE on the Severn Valley Railway when travelling with a fare paying adult along with the production of a valid voucher from one of Arriva Midlands promotional leaflets or local newspaper adverts and an Arriva Midlands bus ticket showing that day’s date! Leaflets containing details of the special offer and voucher are widely available on-bus and from local Tourist Information Centres, Libraries, Centro offices at Walsall Bus Station and Wolverhampton Bus Station along with the Travelink office at Telford Town Centre Bus Station. Getting to the Severn Valley Railway at Bridgnorth couldn’t be simpler with routes 436/437 running up to every 60 minutes daytime Monday to Saturday from Shrewsbury, route 890 running up to every 60 minutes daytime Monday to Saturday from Wolverhampton along with route 99 from Telford Town Centre running up to every 120 minutes day time Monday to Saturday. Route 436 and route 437 connect at Shrewsbury Bus Station with frequent bus routes across Shropshire. Route 890 connects with other Arriva bus routes at Wolverhampton bus station to Cannock and Featherstone (route 70), Stafford and Penkridge (route 76) and Albrighton, Shifnal, Telford Town Centre and Wellington (route 891/892). Route 99 connects at Telford Town Centre with frequent bus routes across Telford and Shropshire. Free timetables are available from local Centro offices, Telford Travelink, libraries, Tourist Information Centres and Council offices, details are also available from Arriva’s web site on www.arrivabus.co.uk. Arriva Midlands offer a great range of day and weekly multi journey tickets, these are available from the driver – here are a few examples: Arriva Day Midlands area ticket: One day unlimited travel across the whole of Arriva Midlands (not valid on Skylink Leicester or Park & Ride services) £4.40 Midlands 10 Trip saver: 10 journeys at a discount price – valid for a calendar month - £17.50 Timetable leaflets are available at local Libraries, Tourist Information Centres, and Council Offices throughout the area. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands, said: “We’re pleased to be working in partnership with the Severn Valley Railway this summer. Travelling to Bridgnorth with Arriva Midlands to take advantage of our ‘Kids go Free’ offer on the popular Severn Valley Railway is a real boon to families and groups this summer. Arriva Midlands provide a network of regular and reliable bus services throughout the area, along with a great range of value for money multi-journey tickets, making using the bus a viable alternative to the car. “Customers wishing to find out more information can call the Arriva Customer Care Team on 0844 800 44 11, traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or log onto www.arrivabus.co.uk.” For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106, Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
HOW GREEN ARE YOU, WHEN IT COMES TO TRAVEL? Arriva Midlands has recently launched a Green Travel Scheme designed to allow all employers and organisations, access to discounted bus travel for their employees. Employers who are interested in offering this fantastic range of discounted travel tickets to their employees, should contact the Arriva Midlands Customer Care Team on 0844 800 44 11, or email: customercare.midlands@arriva.co.uk. The range of travel tickets on offer include: Arriva 4 Weekly, Arriva Quarterly, Arriva Six Monthly and Arriva Annual Saver Tickets, in a ‘local saver area or the whole of the Arriva Midlands area’. Keith Myatt, communications manager for Arriva Midlands said: “By launching this Green Travel Scheme, we hope to encourage even more people to think about how they travel to work in an aim to reduce private car use and change their travel behaviour, in favour of sustainable modes such as public transport.” For more information contact Keith Myatt, communications manager, Arriva Midlands on 0116 264 0400, or corporate communications, Arriva plc on 0191 520 4106. For media enquiries outside of office hours Arriva can be contacted via its media pager service on 0762 392 0615.
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