People across Wrexham are being encouraged to share their views on the future of bus services as the next phase of plans to improve the bus network in Wales gets underway.
An eight-week public engagement exercise will begin on Friday 14 August, giving people the opportunity to comment on a proposed bus network for North Wales, co-designed by Transport for Wales (TfW) and local authorities as part of the Welsh Government’s wider bus reform programme.
Bus reform aims to deliver more reliable services, fairer fares and simpler ticketing and timetables, with the proposed network setting out routes and frequencies that could operate within the existing funding available.
A number of engagement events will take place across the Wrexham County Borough during September, giving residents the opportunity to find out more, ask questions and share their views.
Engagement events in Wrexham
- Friday 4 September – Chirk Parish Hall, 9am-1pm
- Monday 7 September – Wrexham Bus Station, 8am-1pm and 4:30pm-7pm
- Thursday 17 September – Brymbo Enterprise Centre, 3pm-6pm
- Thursday 24 September – Wrexham University, all day
- Friday 25 September – Johnstown Community Centre, 12pm-3pm
The Wrexham University event forms part of a series of college and university freshers’ events aimed at encouraging young people to have their say on the future network.
Councillor David A Bithell, Lead Member for Environment said, “We have been working closely with Transport for Wales on preparing the proposed base network, but we remain keen to build on the work already carried out and continue improving bus services across Wrexham.
Over the last three years, our investment of £650,000 has helped increase passenger numbers by 163,000, which shows the importance of continuing to invest in and improve public transport.
We welcome the engagement sessions taking place in September and I would encourage residents to get involved, share their experiences and tell us what they would like to see from bus services in the future.”
Lee Robinson, Executive Director for Regional Transport and Integration at Transport for Wales said, “Buses play a vital role in connecting people and communities in Wales, but we know there are opportunities for improvement.
Through bus franchising we want to deliver better connections, more frequent services, simpler timetables and fares by 2030.
We’re now asking communities across North Wales to help shape these plans. By taking part in our public engagement, people can help us build a bus network that works better for passengers now and in the future.”
People who are unable to attend one of the events can also share their views online through Transport for Wales, with paper copies available on request and at the drop in events.
