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📣 Spotted in Leicester 📣 A brand new electric Arriva Bus!. With 24 of these brand-new electric buses arriving in Leicester this autumn we’ve been busy training our drivers on what’s different to our more conventional vehicles. Have you spotted it on the road yet?
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Leicestershire Bus Services. Due to severe weather conditions, our services across Leicester will not be running until further notice. We will update as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience.
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From one blue to another we’re showing our colours in Leicester and #backtheblues in Saturdays FA Cup Final. Give this a like and share if you’re a true blue too. #FACup
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An Arriva bus has been dedicated to local bus enthusiast John Cooze, who is an avid fan of all things Arriva. John, who is autistic, has a vast picture collection of Arriva buses, but has a clear favourite from the local fleet. Find out more:
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Have you completed our September survey? Click the link & tell us about your bus travel needs and experiences. Participants will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £100 Next voucher! Closing date: 30/09/21 at 11:59pm. T&Cs apply: #eastmids
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Service 104 is currently unable to serve Lubbesthorpe Road, Braunstone Town, due to parked cars blocking the road
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Arriva are working in partnership with Leicester City Council and other bus operators to create a Bus Service Improvement Plan from April 2022. Let us know your views by completing the survey by 17 September on our website
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Leicester Bus Services Update. Buses will now begin to run on their normal routes.
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*84 Service Update*. Due to flooding on the A426 at the railway bridge, buses are diverting via Soar Valley Way, St John's & Enderby Road.
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You can now travel by bus for just £2! From now until 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. Find out more at #GetAroundforTwoPound
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We are delighted to join in with the celebrations of the @LCFC team’s historic FA Cup win by launching a Leicester Foxes bus. 🦊⚽️🏆. The Foxes bus will be out on the streets of Leicester from today. Share your photo using #arrivafoxesbus.
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This is Alan, a bus driver for Arriva Midlands buses, one of the 130 bus operators supporting our £2 single bus fare cap from 1 January to 31 March. 🚌 . Meeting new passengers is what makes the job enjoyable for Alan 😊👇 . #TransportStories #GetARoundForTwoPound
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On Remembrance Sunday we’ll be offering free travel for our serving Armed Forces personnel (both regular and reservists), veterans and cadets. When you board, show your ID card or veteran’s badge. T&Cs apply
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On Saturday 20th August it’s the 100-year anniversary of Midland Red opening their first bus depot in Leicester. To celebrate we’re giving free travel to kids for the day, when accompanied by a fare paying adult or a concessionary pass holder.
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In memory of all those who have given their lives in the line of duty, we will be observing a 2-minute silence at 11:00am today. During this time our buses may pull over and remain stationary if it is safe and legal to do so.
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On Sunday 20th October, Causeway Lane, Leicester, will be closed to all buses leaving the city from 8pm until midnight. Services will not serve St Peter’s Lane or Causeway Lane. Nearest stops are St Margaret’s Bus Station or St Nicholas Circle.
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Leicester Bus Services Update. 47/48 will be running main roads only and will not serve Little Hill, Paddock St, Long St & Leicester Rd, Wigston Magna,.
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*South Leicestershire Flood Update*. Leicester Rd, Blaby, is currently closed under the railway bridge due to flooding. Services 84 & 85 will be unable to serve Lutterworth Rd & Leicester Rd, Glen Parva, between the junctions with Soar Valley Way & Blaby Bypass.
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Happy New Year from all the team at Arriva UK Bus.
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Please take a moment to read our update regarding the latest lockdown 👇
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IT'S PANCAKE DAY! But what topping is a must have for you?
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In memory of all those who have given their lives in the line of duty, we will be observing a 2-minute silence at 11:00 am today. During this time our buses may pull over and remain stationary if it is safe and legal to do so.
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Service 85 Flood Update: Crow Mills has been closed due to flooding. Service 85 will be terminating at Countesthorpe and will not serve South Wigston.
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This year we’re supporting @PoppyLegion's #PoppyAppeal, to show our gratitude for and pride in the whole Armed Forces community, past and present.
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It's Christmas Day!! . Wishing all our team, customers and partners in the region a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅. From all of us here at Arriva Midlands🚍
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84 & 85 Service update. Due to flooding both services are severely disrupted. 84 & 85 cannot serve Leicester Road between Blaby & Soar Valley Way due to flooding at County Arms. 85 service will terminate at Countesthorpe due to flooding at Crow Mills.
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Due to a police incident Haymarket Bus Station will be closed today along with the bottom end of Charles Street/Savoy Street. 31e/44/44a/49 will run from Humberstone Gate stop DH. 84/85 will run from CF stop on Charles Street. 50/51 will run from St Peters Lane/Causeway Lane.
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Derby Service Update:. Grampian Way in Sinfin has now re-opened and services 38 & 7 have resumed normal service.
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Good evening, finally some good news for the Oakwood buses in Derby, the route to and from the city has been re-opened so we will no longer have to divert our services from this evening. Thank you to everyone for their patience and understanding during the difficult period.
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On Remembrance Sunday (14th November) we’ll be offering free travel on our buses for our Armed Forces for serving personnel (both regular and reservists), veterans and cadets. T&Cs apply:
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Leicester Service **Traffic Update**. Due to a police incident Narbrough Road, Leicester between KFC, Fullhurst Avenue and Upperton Road is closed. Services are being diverted and will be unable to serve stops along this part of Narborough road.
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Leicestershire Service Update.South Wigston .Services 48,47,44. Due to a large fire on Saffron rd. services 47,48 will be diverting Dorest Avenue, Gloucester Crescent, Aylestone Lane, West Avenue and Pullman Rd in both directions. Until further notice.
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The following services are affected due to weather conditions:. 29 (Leicester - Coalville - Ashby – Swadlincote) running main roads only. 127 (Leicester - Loughborough - Shepshed) unable to serve The Meadows, Shepshed. Other routes are running with caution and subject to delays
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Get around for just £2! From 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. So, wherever you’re heading, why not get there by bus? Find out more at #GetAroundforTwoPound
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Merry Christmas from all the team at Arriva UK Bus 🎁
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For the latest travel news, please use the "Plan a Journey" section on our website and/or app. We are experiencing service disruption across some parts of our network due to national staff shortages, and we appreciate your patience at this time:
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Inspiring hope when it was needed most, Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than £32m back in 2020 for the NHS, by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. Rest in peace.
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09/02/2021 Update:. All services across Derbyshire are running normal routes. Some services across Leicestershire are affected, for full details please see out Facebook page at
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14:10 Update: . All routes in Leicester and Leicestershire will be running main roads only and are unable to serve estates. All other routes in Derby and Derbyshire are running with caution and will be subject to delays.
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Did you know today is meant to be the most depressing day of the year? Well, we’re here to say YOU 👏 GOT 👏THIS 👏If you’re struggling, help is out there. Every Mind Matters offers expert advice and tips to help you look after your mental health
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Service 87 will not serve Aylestone Drive between 3 - 14 February due to the Community Wishes charity DIY S.O.S. development works taking place. Nearest stops can be found on Wigston Lane/Montrose School or Sturdee Rd.
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From 30th Jan, you will no longer receive a printed receipt for contactless transactions made on bus. However, you can view your transaction history online at select your region and then enter your card details. More information:
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Due to a police incident on Melton Rd, Leicester. services 5, 5A, X5, 6 & 6A are all diverting via Watermead Way & Loughborough Rd.
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#Leicester Road closure Saturday 17th February for a period of 7 days services 58 & 58A will be unable to serve Victoria Road East & Hastings Rd from the junctions of Gypsy Lane & Overton Rd. Services will divert via Uppingham Rd, The Portwey & Gypsy Lane in both directions.
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15:40 Update: . All Derby services are suspended until further notice:. All routes in Leicester and Leicestershire will be running main roads only and are unable to serve estates. Staff and your safety is our utmost priority, we will review routes hourly.
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SERVICE UPDATE: Please note that we’re closely monitoring the weather situation. We’re currently planning on running all services as normal, and will continue to keep our customers updated on any changes.
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Face coverings must be worn on board our buses. Failure to do so could see you fined up to £200. As our drivers sit behind screens, they do not need to wear a face covering. We offer journey assistance cards for customers who are exempt: #MidlandsEast
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*Leicestershire Floods*. We are currently experiencing delays across our services in Leicestershire due to flooding. Please allow extra time for your journey.
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*Service 84, 85 & X45 Update*. Leicester Road, Blaby, has now reopened. Buses are now resuming normal route through Glen Parva.
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Due to drainage works at Blaby Railway Bridge, services 84, 85 & X45 will be unable to serve Leicester Rd, Glen Parva from 17 - 22 February. Buses will divert via Soar Valley Way, St Johns, Enderby Rd & Blaby Bypass. Nearest stops are at Blaby Northfield Rd or Monsell Drive.
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⏳ It’s not long to go until we bring even a better bus network for Leicestershire. ⏰ From 6 January 2025 we’ll introduce a new service, extend some journeys and provide timetables better suited to customer’s needs. You can find all the details here
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Saint Margarets Bus Station re-opens in Leicester, Monday 27th June 2022, Arriva services departing from this location. 26,27,29,29A, X6, X45, x55,84, X84,85,126,127,152,153. Service X3 will depart from stand HJ at Haymarket Bus Station.
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We are delighted to have joined in with celebrations to honour late Leicester City owner Khun Vichai, a glittering parade of two life-sized elephants through Leicester. Read more on our website:
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We’d like your views on how to best describe part of our Leicestershire network. If there was a ticket zone that covered our local services in and around Coalville, Loughborough, Ashby and Swadlincote, would you call that area:.
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Tap On Tap Off is now on board Arriva Buses in Leicester! Simply hop on the bus and tap on with your driver and when you leave just tap off with the dedicated reader. We then automatically calculate and charge the best fare. Find out more at
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Travel by bus this winter for just £2 - from 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. Find out more at #GetAroundforTwoPound
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On 13th June 2022, we’ll be updating the Arriva UK Bus app, this is to make sure the App continues to work correctly. You may need to update your app to continue to use it and any m-tickets you have. Find out more:
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Happy World Book Day! Can you guess which book characters our drivers and depots dressed up as? 📚
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Church Road, Great Glen is closed until 16 January. Service X3 will not serve Church Rd or Main St. Nearest stops will be Leicester Grammar or The War Memorial.
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Fare update for Leicester Flexi Tickets from 29 January 2023.
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Leicester Bus Services update. 31- running along London Rd to Florence Wragg Way roundabout. 6- running along Melton Rd to Asda (Main Rd Only). 127- Loughborough only via Rothley & Mountsorrel. 5- Goscote Only (will not run via Queniborough).
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Get out and about this summer for just £2 per single fare!🚌☀️. Now extended until October 31st😍. Plan your journey now:
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Our colleagues across Arriva Group are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this very sad time.
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@KirstycMartin Yes of course, there is no excuse for the drivers behaviour or the way he spoke to you. We apologise again for the distress and inconvenience caused. ^LB.
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Leicestershire Flood Diversions;.85 – service will be terminating at Countesthorpe Square and will not be serving South Wigston.
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*85 service update*. Service 85 will shortly begin to resume running to South Wigston. Crow Mills remains flooded so buses will use Foston Road, Welford Road, Moat Street & Station Road to divert around the floods.
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Due to Protesters on Normanton Road, we are diverting Routes 4/7 & 38. Route 4 & 7 will divert via Burton Road/Warwick Avenue in both Directions - Route 38 will divert via Osmaston Rd/Cotton Lane in both directions. The safety of our Staff & Customers must come first.
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Due to a road closure of Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, on 24th April, service 127 will be unable to serve Loughborough Road from The Green-Granite Way in both directions. Bus stops can be found on Leicester Road near The Stag & Pheasant and Loughborough Road, past Granite Way.
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Following the recent announcement from the Prime Minister on the 27th November 2021; we will continue to follow government guidance, the safety of our customers and teams remains our priority. We will share more details around travelling with us as soon as possible. #ArrivaBusUK.
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Today we’re supporting #CleanAirDay and encouraging people to choose bus. Measures such as dedicated bus lanes and bus-only roads can play a key role in improving our air quality, by keeping buses out of traffic and reducing congestion. So, why not leave the car at home today?
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Due to A Fire at The Cosmos we are unable to use the spot in both Direction we apologise for the buses will be using Bradshaw way in both Directions. This will effect the 38,2 and 2A services. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Fancy a great family day out? This summer will see the return of our extended 5A service to Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray. Buses will run Monday to Saturday from 9 July to 3 September inclusive. Find out more:
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Tin Hat Fair in Hinckley takes part between 21-24 November. There will be various closures affecting buses around Hinckley Town Centre. Information can be found at
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27th January Update. Roads are clear and all services are back to normal line of route. Thank you for your patience during this very difficult weather, wrap up warm and staff safe.
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Emergency road closure in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire.Service 127 will be unable to serve The Green Mountsorrel and Rothley Road in both directions. Bus stops can be found at Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel.
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Tap On Tap Off, the quick and easy way to pay for your bus travel, has now launched in Leicester! Tap on with your driver using a credit/debit card or with Google Pay or Apple Pay and when you leave you just tap off with the dedicated reader:
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@liz_m_bee @CharnwoodBC @CharnwoodPolice @tinaonions @BarrowuSoarVill @QuornParish @LeicsCountyHall @MountsorrelPar1 @leicspolice @ATCLeicester Hello Liz, the diversion routes are as follows: OUTBOUND TO SHEPSHED Down to the end of The Green at Mountsorrel. Turn Right onto Leicester Road which leads into Loughborough Road to the Roundabout. Turn Left onto the A6 and follow to the next Roundabout.
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#Leicester Service 153.Saturday 17th February Desford Lane will be closed between Hedgerow Lane & Desford Lane to allow for highway works for a period of 7 days. During this time service 153 will divert via Ratby in both directions to and from Leicester.
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Leicestershire Flood Diversions;.127 - Services will not be serving Quorn, Quorndon fox.
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Covid doesn’t discriminate, we are all in this together. Stay safe, wear your face covering for you, your loved ones, our drivers, for all of us. For more information please visit:
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Travelling around Rugby, Nuneaton or Bedworth? Warwickshire County Council would like your thoughts on the county’s bus services
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06:00 Update Derby. The following services are affected by weather conditions until further notice:. 2Derby - Chelleston - Swadlincote - service via main roads only not serving Melbourne and Gosley.5/ADerby - Sunny Hill - Littleover- No Service. 1 of 2
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Newton Lane, Wigston will be closed Friday 4 April between 09:30-15:30 due to Severn Trent Water works. Services 47 & 48 will divert via Guthlaxton Way & Welford Road. Nearest stops can be found on Meadow Way or Horsewell Lane.
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A burst water main causing an emergency road closure in South Wigston means services to and from South Wigston are impacted. 44 will terminate at Gloucester Crescent. 47 & 48 will divert via Gloucester Crescent/West Ave/Pullman Rd and loop around Tesco roundabout
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Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend 🚌👑 . Most services will be running a Sunday service Today and Tomorrow with the X84 (Leicester- Lutterworth – Rugby) running a Saturday service. Normal service on Saturday and Sunday.
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Leicester Service Update.Friday 26th May .Service 58 & 58A.Due to a police incident Sandhills Avenue will be closed between Bellflower Rd & Columbine Rd. Services will divert via Thurmaston lane in both directions.
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Remember that from tomorrow Services 1A and 1C will no longer serve Roundhouse Road (Railway Station East) and will instead run straight along Pride Parkway. Customers should use the bus stops on Pride Parkway or at the front of the Railway Station on Railway Terrace.
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From Monday 17 July for 11 days, there will be a road closure of Leicester Rd & Wash Lane, Ravenstone. Service 15 will divert via Ashby Road and return along Church Lane, Ravenstone.
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Covid doesn’t discriminate, we are all in this together. Stay safe, wear your face covering for you, your loved ones, our drivers, for all of us. For more information please visit: #EastMidlands
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*Service 85 Flood update*. Crow Mills is currently closed due to flooding. Service 85 will terminate at Countesthorpe & not serve South Wigston.
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Following government guidance, from 4 am on 30th November, face coverings must be worn by all customers on board for their entire journey*. Our drivers are unable to enforce the wearing of face coverings - please be supportive .*Unless exempt
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For details of our services over the Christmas holidays visit
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Happy Pride Month to our team, customers and followers 🏳️🌈
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Thank you for wearing your face covering whilst onboard our buses, failure to do so could see you fined up to £200. Please remember to wear your face covering as you board and keep it on for the duration of your journey. Exemptions apply: #MidlandsEast
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