Bus routes - changes
Rumours about the cessation of another local bus route have reached me. There are to be changes to some routes in South Craven that will come into force on April 28th. The utilisation of community transport to fulfil routes that were dropped by commercially run Keighley and District will be good news for South Craven villages that are now missed out by the express A629 route between Keighley and Skipton. It will be a service that is very different to what we are used to but it will be better than the service provided before - more flexible and better suited to the villages of Aire Valley. There is more to come, I am negotiating with the operator to put an extended service for 1 or 2 hours after the school run (16:00 - 18:00) every day monday - saturday. This will be announced when all partners have agreed costs and details.
In the meantime here are details of the new service…
South Craven Village Bus The South Craven Village Bus replaces the current journeys run between 0900 and 1500 by Keighley and District from Monday 28th April 2008.
How will the South Craven Village Bus run? The South Craven Village Bus will be run as a demand responsive Community Transport service operated by Little Red Bus.
What is a demand responsive service It is a service where the journeys are only operated as needed and therefore travel has to be pre-booked. The route and times of journeys will vary according to the journeys booked by passengers and the need to bring together a group of passengers.
Where can you travel on the Village Bus The area has been split into two zones, Zone 1 covering Lothersdale and Zone 2 covering Farnhill and KIldwick. Please see map over for details of area. You can travel wholly within a zone, between the zone and a connecting point in Croshills for the local bus services to Keighley and Skipton. Some journeys can be run through to Skipton Bus Station or Rail Station.
When does the South Craven Village Bus run? Journeys can be made between 0930 and 1500 on a Monday to Saturday.
The Booking Arrangements As a Demand Responsive Service passengers must pre-book their travel and to make your bookings contact Craven Voluntary Transport on 01756 701045 between 0800 and 1700 Please remember that journeys are provided on a first come first served basis so it is better if passengers book a day or two before they wish to travel.
Timed journeys These times are a guide to help passengers to book their journeys. The times are not fixed and can be varied but must start and finish within the time that the Village Bus runs.
Lothersdale Zone 0945 Lothersdale to Skipton and to make connections with bus to Keighley at 1010 from Crosshills1125 Skipton and Lothersdale and connection with bus from Keighley departing at 1120 in Crosshills
Farnhill & Kildwick zone 0915 Farnhill and Kildwick to Crosshills for connections to Keighley and Skipton.1135 Farnhill and Kildwick to Crosshills for connections to Keighley and Skipton.1445 Farnhill and Kildwick to Crosshills for connections to Keighley and Skipton. 1000 Crosshills to Kildwick and Farnhill1220 Crosshills to Kildwick and Farnhill with connections from Keighley and Skipton. 1005 and 1225 Kildwick and Farnhill to Skipton 1125 and 1435 Skipton to Farnhill and Kildwick
Concessionary Travel As a Community Transport service the South Craven Village Bus does not fall within the Concessionary Travel scheme. Passengers who hold a concessionary pass issued by Craven District Council can travel free. Please advise at the time of booking and you must present your pass to the driver when travelling.
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