Arriva continues to run reduced bus services in Medway, Gravesend, Dartford, Maidstone, Malling, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Sittingbourne, Faversham and Sheppey
16:10, 30 March 2020
updated: 17:03, 23 November 2020
Arriva is continuing to run a reduced bus service in all areas it operates in order to serve communities as much as possible.
Further changes in the Medway Towns, Kent Thameside, including Gravesend and Dartford, Maidstone and Malling, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells came into effect on Saturday, .
The Monday to Friday Maidstone Park and Ride service will not be running, neither will the Chatham Rail Station to St Mary's Island route.
Meanwhile, other amendments have been made in Sittingbourne, Faversham and on the Isle of Sheppey came into effect today, including Sittingbourne to Faversham services running hourly.
Oliver Monahan area managing director from Arriva said: "At Arriva we are at the centre of our local communities and know that our services help support many people to get around, particularly key workers who we all rely on so much.
"Arriva is committed to running vital services so key workers can get to and from work, and we are listening to customer’s feedback daily to constantly tailor our services.
"We are acutely aware of the vital role public transport plays in keeping these key workers moving and will continue to prioritise these key routes.
"We also appreciate that we might not have it right everywhere so please get in touch with us if you feel we can help.”
Arriva is urging people to travel in line with the latest Government advice and to keep checking the website for up-to-date bus times for now and future travel.
Mr Monahan added: “We are also committed to keeping our passengers and workforce safe.
"We’d ask all passengers to use contactless payments as much as possible and to practice social distancing where possible on our services, including waiting at bus stops and boarding.
"We have enhanced cleaning on our buses and depots ensuring all touchpoints are regularly deep cleaned.
"I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff who continue to provide such an essential service to the community.”
To support contactless payments the Kent and Medway Weekly ticket has been temporarily reduced to £30 to allow purchase via contactless methods.
More information about Kent bus timetables can be found here.
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