Call for more to use summer park and ride in Ironbridge
Telford and Wrekin Council subsidised the privately-run service last year at a cost of £20,000.The council said its contribution would reduce if more people used it."It is a political choice that we've made to run this service," said Cllr Vickers."But it's worth it because it benefits the local economy and we're really passionate to make sure our high streets are thriving places."The more people that use the service, then the income from fares is offset against that cost," he added.
The 2025 timetable will begin on Saturday, with three services an hour from the Jiggers Bank car park near Lightmoor, from 10:00 to 18:00.Adult tickets have risen from £1 to £2, although a child's ticket, priced at 50p last year, is now free.Travellers with concessionary passes, such as pensioners and those with disabilities, will also be able to use the service without having to pay.Telford and Wrekin Council is also using the park and ride this year to transport passengers into the gorge for organised events outside the main season.These included the World War Two Festival held in May and the Ironbridge Brass Band Festival, which took place last weekend.More than 1,400 used it for the Brass Band Festival alone, preventing hundreds of cars from driving into Coalbrookdale.
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