Information on Melton

Leicestershire Councty Council Highways, Transportation & Waste Management

7 April 2009 Travel for 50p with ‘Spring Savers’

Pocket-sized bus timetables containing money-saving vouchers are being distributed to households along a number of bus routes in Leicestershire.

The booklets contain ‘Spring Saver’ vouchers which allow passengers to take a single bus journey for just 50p.

The tokens can be used on selected services across the County between 6th April and 2nd May.

Nicholas Rushton, Deputy Leader of the County Council, said: “Buses are an ideal way of getting out and about this spring. With the vouchers people can save money on shopping trips, visits to local attractions or the daily commute.

"We hope that these savings will encourage people who might usually drive a car to try out a more sustainable form of transport. Travelling by bus not only takes out the hassle of finding a parking space but it is a good value and more environmentally friendly alternative to the car.”

Vouchers are also available from selected Leicestershire tourist information centres, service shops and libraries from and on request by calling 0116 305 8777 or e-mailing passengertransport@leics.gov.uk

For more information on bus services across the County visit www.leics.gov.uk/transport_downloads

Notes:

The vouchers can be used on the following services:

Service 7 Ashby de la Zouch - Nuneaton

Service 24/26 Melton Mowbray - Bottesford/Bingham

Service 25 Melton Mowbray - Stathern

Service 55/56 Melton Mowbray - Grantham via Buckminster

Service 58 Market Harborough - Lutterworth - Hinckley

Service 100 Leicester - Melton Mowbray via Barsby

Service 128 Leicester - Melton Mowbray via Frisby

Service 159 Coalville - Market Bosworth - Hinckley

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