New Bus Service to Connect Lichfield and Fradley

A new bus service will begin next week, linking Lichfield and Fradley. The service, operated by Select Bus Services, will commence on Monday, 3rd June, following a partnership with Staffordshire County Council.

The number 33 route will cover several key roads, including St Stephen’s Way, Allen Way, Violet Walk, Tye Road, and Wood End Lane.

Buses will run every 30 minutes during the daytime from Monday to Friday and every hour on Saturdays, ensuring regular and reliable transport options for residents. This service aims to make travel simpler and more convenient for many people.

Keith Myatt, head of business development at Chaserider Buses and Select Bus Services, emphasized the importance of this new service. "This is a great time for us to be moving up a gear and deliver this brand new bus service for Fradley, Fradley South, and Lichfield," he said. "We are committed to providing a regular, reliable, and robust network of local bus services for the communities we serve."

Passengers can also benefit from the Government’s £2 maximum single fare, making bus travel more affordable. For full route details, visit selectbusservices.com.

In another development, residents in Handsacre, Armitage, Hill Ridware, and Abbots Bromley will benefit from an extended 63 service between Cannock and Uttoxeter starting from 10th June. The Chaserider route will operate hourly during the daytime from Monday to Saturday, further enhancing the local transport network.

Keith Myatt expressed his enthusiasm for the new services, anticipating positive reception and increased convenience for local commuters.