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New bus service set to link Bedford and Stevenage
Councillor Myla Arceno, Mayor of Stevenage said: “It’s great news regarding the proposed bus route linking these key locations together. Increasing transport links is essential in boosting the economy and supporting our businesses through these challenging economic times. Stevenage has a wide variety of shops, plenty of activities and a packed schedule of events on offer throughout the year. These additional bus services will benefit the town, bringing in extra footfall and giving people the chance to come and join in the fun!”
Cllr Phil Bibby, Executive Member for Highways and Transport at Hertfordshire County Council, added: “The extension of Stagecoach’s existing Bedford to Hitchin service to include Stevenage is a very positive move, which is why we’ve agreed to provide funding to support it.
“The new bus service will provide an important link within north Hertfordshire and beyond, connecting Stevenage and Bedford, two of the region’s key towns, and providing an important public transport link between the East Coast Main Line and Midland Main Line railways, as well as increasing the frequency of buses between Stevenage and Hitchin.
“We are committed to making Hertfordshire a cleaner, greener, healthier county and new bus services like this are at the heart of our plans to make public transport an even more practical option for our residents, making it easier for people to leave their cars at home.”