Worcestershire on-demand bus service set to expand
All journeys will be free for the first month before fares switch to £2.50 per person per journey, with £1.25 for additional passengers, they added.The on-demand service sees passengers book journeys through the Worcestershire on-demand app where they can choose their pick-up and drop-off points.A council spokesperson said journeys in Wychavon would be limited to a maximum of 15 km (nine miles) to "ensure smooth and efficient operations". Smaller vehicles will also be used for rural roads.The service will run from Monday to Saturday, from 07:00 to 19:00.
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