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Free bus travel between Uppingham and Oakham still available as part of half-term promotion

By Will Goddard

3rd Jun 2021 | Local News

Credit: Rutland County Council
Credit: Rutland County Council

Free bus travel is still available between Uppingham and Oakham as part of a five-day half-term promotion (Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 June).

The scheme comes as Rutland County Council, together with local operators, are encouraging passengers to ride buses again.

Anyone who would normally have to pay a bus fare can travel for free - this will be supported by government funding - and concessionary pass holders can get free travel before 9.30 am, provided that journeys start or finish in Oakham or Uppingham.

Councillor Lucy Stephenson, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "With the easing of COVID travel restrictions, we hope this will provide a timely opportunity for people to meet up with friends and family, go shopping in Oakham and Uppingham, or enjoy a day-out to visit local attractions which have now reopened.

"We're actively promoting the scheme through local schools and colleges as this is an ideal and cost-free way for young people to meet up with their friends during next week's half-term break.

"We hope residents of all ages will take advantage of this offer and leave the car at home next week. Come back to our historic market towns by bus, to enjoy their array of independent shops and great places to grab a bite to eat.

"If you are going to travel, please do plan ahead and travel safely. Help keep yourself, other passengers and transport staff protected by maintaining social distancing, wearing face-coverings unless exempt, and taking all the COVID-safe precautions of hands-face-space."

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