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Evening Bus From Chester to Neston Gives Commuters a Lifeline

Neston residents needing to travel by bus home from work in Chester have been given a lifeline today.

Recent changes to the Avon bus service 22 had shocked regular users as they were left with no route home from late afternoon onwards.

The issue was aired at the most recent meeting of the CH64 Transport Group, attended by officers from Cheshire West and Chester Council.

A spokesperson for the relevant department said today: "Having considered the matter, we are able to offer a replacement journey at 1810 from Chester (Foregate Street stop F outside Boots) to Neston and the route can be flexible to serve points in between.

"We have been able to do this by arranging for one of the Council's own Shuttle buses coming from Deeside Industrial Park into Chester to extend to Neston, Mondays to Fridays.

"The new journey will operate for a 3 month experimental period as from Monday 13th May and the fare will be a flat rate of £2.50 or £15 for a 'ten trip ticket', available from the driver.

"Passengers need to book in advance. It is possible to book on the day, before 5pm, but availability will be dependent on capacity. Regular workers can also 'block book' and they will be listed for the days they request until such time as they cancel.

"The number to call is: 01244 973039."

Neston Ward Councillor Andy Williams said: "This is good news. It's only a partial reprieve but it shows that the CH64 Transport Group gives bus users a voice and does get listened to."

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Geoff W

At 23:49 on 6th May 2013, Geoff W commented:

This is great news! I will definitely give it a try soon and encourage as many as possible to use it, or else it will disappear for good. Well done councillors.

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Harri

At 23:45 on 5th June 2013, Harri commented:

I used to work in Chester for 7 years until I got a job in Neston 2 years ago. I worked till 6pm and had to wait till 6:40pm for the last bus home from Chester. It is great that they are sorting out a bus for those that work in Chester till 6pm, but trying to get from the other end of Chester to the bus station in 10 minutes nearly did me in! Especially if you have late customers and have to lock up shop before you leave. I know this from when the other bus company put buses on for a trial period a half hour different from Avon. I would just about make it, but it did nothing for my nerves and breathing!! But as you say, it is nice to know they have taken on board the comments so far.

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