THE growing trend in Sunday shopping has led to bus services across Bolton being changed.
First Bus says the changes are in response to customer calls for improved Sunday services.
The company says it will be able to deliver an improved service as a result of better vehicle allocation. The changes will begin on Sunday. Some "lightly used" services will be withdrawn.
The changes affect buses across Greater Manchester. In the Bolton area, changes are being introduced to services number: 8, 36, 37, 94, 95, 300, 471, 536/7, 553, 563, 571, and 581.
They are available on-bus and from local Travelshops. The number 8 bus from Bolton to Manchester will have its frequency doubled to every 15 minutes; the 36 and 37 to Manchester will have minor timing alteration, the 94 to Salford Quays will now operate via Darcy Lever and Leverhulme Park, the 95 to Pendleton will now run every 30 minutes instead of every hour and go via Darcy Lever and Leverhulme Park, the 300 from the Trafford Centre's 11.55pm service is withdrawn, the 471 to Rochdale will have services added, the 536 and 537 are withdrawn, the 553 to Leigh has minor timing alterations, the 563 to Edgworth is withdrawn, the 571 to Great Lever is withdrawn, the 581 to Leigh is a new service.
Leaflets detailing changes have been produced.
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