Wiltshire Council has expanded its Wiltshire Connect demand responsive bus service to add Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury to the network. The service was originally launched in the Pewsey Vale area in August 2023 and, according to the Council, has been a resounding success, having carried just over 100,000 passengers.
The newly expanded service covers the rural area around Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury, and, says the Council, will also provide new public transport links to the Orbital Shopping Park in Swindon and the Great Western Hospital.
Parvis Khansari, Wiltshire Council’s Corporate Director for Place, said: ”We are pleased to expand our successful Wiltshire Connect service into the Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury areas. The service has proven to be highly effective in the Pewsey Vale, and we are excited to bring these benefits to the communities of Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury.
“By offering on-demand buses, Wiltshire Connect provides a flexible and affordable travel solution, enabling people to reach their destinations at times that work best for them. We look forward to seeing the service expand further and continue to support more people throughout Wiltshire.” Wiltshire Connect offered free introductory travel from Wednesday 23 April to Saturday 3 May, after which standard adult fares of £2 or £3 apply, depending on the length of the journey. People aged 18 and under pay a half fare, and 10-journey tickets are also available, whilst concession card holders can use their pass after 0900hrs Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays.
