SOME bus services in Shropshire will be operating on a revised timetable over the Christmas and New Year period. 

In Ludlow, the 722 park and ride and 701 town service will operate as normal over the festive period, except from December 24 to 26, and December 31 to January 1, when they will be closed.

Shrewsbury park and ride will be closed from December 24 to 26 and December 31 to January 1, and will operate a Saturday timetable, running from 8am to 6.30pm, on December 27 and 30

The Connect On-Demand service will be closed from December 24 to 26 and December 31 to January 1, and will operate from 8am to 6pm from December 27 to 30.

Customers wishing to use the Connect On-Demand service between Christmas and New Year are advised to book in advance. The customer booking line (0345 678 9013) will be open from December 27 to December 29, 10am to 2pm.

A number of local bus services will not operate from December 24 to 26 and December 31 to January 1, and will operate a Saturday timetable from December 27 to 30, while a number of other services will operate as currently timetabled between December 27 and 30 and will have no changes made to them.

To check your service visit newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2023/12/bus-arrangements-over-christmas-and-new-year-period/ 

Customers are being asked to check with their operator to confirm arrangements before travelling.