Discounted Group Bus Travel Returns to Nottinghamshire

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Nottinghamshire residents can once again enjoy up to a third off group bus travel, thanks to the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans. The discount is applicable to selected group tickets, allowing passengers to explore local attractions, events, and town centers at a lower cost. The scheme includes tickets from CT4N, Nottingham City Transport, Stagecoach East Midlands, and trentbarton, and is valid until Sunday 31 August.

Key Takeaways:

  • The discount is part of the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans, a partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and local bus operators.
  • The scheme includes group tickets from CT4N, Nottingham City Transport, Stagecoach East Midlands, and trentbarton, offering discounts of up to a third off the original price.
  • Passengers can explore local attractions such as Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Wollaton Hall, and Attenborough Nature Reserve, as well as visit towns like Worksop, Newark, Mansfield, and Retford at a lower cost.
  • The discounts will run until Sunday 31 August, giving passengers four weeks of discounted travel during the school holidays.
  • Local bus operators, including.Stagecoach East Midlands, highlighted the benefits of using public transport, including safety, ease of use, and environmental benefits.

Statistics:

  • 4 weeks: duration of the discounted travel period until Sunday 31 August
  • 3: maximum discount offered on group bus tickets
  • 4: number of towns included in the scheme (Worksop, Newark, Mansfield, and Retford)
  • 2: number of years the group bus ticket discount scheme has been in operation

Sources:

  • Nottinghamshire County Council
  • https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/travel-notts/travelling-by-bus/group-bus-ticket-discounts
  • Nottinghamshire County Council spokesperson, Derek Higton
  • Nottingham City Transport spokesperson, Anthony Carver-Smith
  • Stagecoach East Midlands spokesperson, Matt Cranwell