Bus company tweaks timetables to get kids back to Northamptonshire schools

Stagecoach restores 'C' routes for students only
Stagecoach are restoring key bus routes across the county ahead of Monday's return to schoolStagecoach are restoring key bus routes across the county ahead of Monday's return to school
Stagecoach are restoring key bus routes across the county ahead of Monday's return to school

Bus operator Stagecoach will be tweaking timetables across Northamptonshire from Monday ready for the big return to school.

As at the beginning of the academic year last September, some routes will have dedicated journeys for students ONLY — with the letter C after the route number.

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These special trips were shelved when the majority of youngsters switched to online learning in January.

Plans are in place to restore more regular journeys which stopped during lockdown when non-essential shops gets the all-clear to open again, currently scheduled for April 12.

Stagecoach Midlands MD Mark Whitelocks said: “We’re pleased to be putting services back on as the country starts to emerge from the latest lockdown.

"This is the first step to increasing services and further enhancements are planned in April for when non-essential retail reopens.”

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Full details of the new timetables from Monday HERECustomers not travelling for school, college or work, are asked to try and avoid school and peak travel times from next week.

People are also encouraged to use contactless payment methods wherever possible, or buy their tickets online through the Stagecoach app.

Facemasks are also required for anyone using public transport unless they have an exemption.

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