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Rutland County Council Completes Rollout of On-Demand Bus Services Across Rutland

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Residents in Rutland County can now access an on-demand bus service that connects villages to main bus routes, making it easier for passengers to travel to larger destinations. The new service was launched on 31 March 2025, with a phased rollout across the county. Over 1,500 passengers have used the service in its first two months of operation. The on-demand bus service will be fully rolled out across the county from 4 August 2025. The service is being delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire's Callconnect, which allows passengers to book journeys on the Callconnect smartphone app or over the phone with as little as one hour's notice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The rollout of new on-demand bus services across Rutland will be completed by 4 August 2025, making it easier for passengers to travel to larger destinations.
  • Over 1,500 passengers have used the new on-demand service in its first two months of operation since its launch on 31 March 2025.
  • The service is being delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire's Callconnect, which will allow passengers to book journeys with as little as one hour's notice.
  • Roadshow events are taking place in towns and villages to share information about the new service, with information available on the Rutland Buses website.
  • The offer of free travel on all on-demand buses is being extended until 31 March 2026.
  • The new service aims to increase access to local transport services and make them more sustainable, in line with the council's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
  • Councillor Christine Wise, Cabinet Member for Transport, Environment and Communities, stated that the service will provide villages and communities with access to a bus service for the first time, making public transport available to more people.
  • Details of upcoming roadshows are available, for example, at Uppingham Library on Tuesday, 17 June.
  • The on-demand service uses existing bus stops as pick-up and drop-off points, with the goal of making public transport more cost-effective for the council and greener for the environment.

Statistics:

  • 1,500 passengers have used the new on-demand service in its first two months of operation since its launch on 31 March 2025.
  • The rollout of the new on-demand bus services across Rutland will be completed by 4 August 2025.
  • Travelers can book journeys on the Callconnect smartphone app or over the phone with as little as one hour's notice.
  • The offer of free travel on all on-demand buses is being extended until 31 March 2026.
  • Information about the new service is available on the Rutland Buses website.

Sources:

  • Rutland County Council news release
  • Rutland County Council information events (dates, times, and locations)

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