How 'enhanced' bus services coming to Powys will look
'Enhanced' bus services could be coming to Powys after recommendations to the council.
Powys County Council said it has revised its local bus timetables and service routes, incorporating public feedback to 'ensure a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable transport network'.
This comes after a full public engagement and consultation on local bus services which took place through 2024 and earlier this year.
According to Powys County Council, members of the public said there needed to be 'more reliable and frequent services in rural areas' and 'better connections between towns and key services'.
There were also calls for 'improved accessibility for older residents and those with mobility challenges' and 'affordable and simplified fare structures'.
The council said that, following approval from cabinet, contracts will be awarded to a range of local and regional operators, who will begin 'delivering enhanced services with greater connectivity' from September 2025
Cllr Jackie Charlton, cabinet member for a greener Powys, said: 'We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in the public engagement and consultation.
'Your feedback has directly helped shaped the future of public transport in Powys. The proposed new services will help us build a more connected county.
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'With the council's commitment for a Sustainable Powys, this improved public transport network is aimed at supporting public transport services from our communities and localities into the county's core towns within an hour's journey time.
'We look forward to working with our new transport partners to deliver on this vision for Powys.'
Under the Sustainable Powys scheme, services look set to be centred on five core towns - Welshpool, Newtown, Llandrindod Wells, Brecon and Ystradgynlais.
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