Route 62 is a bus route that operates in the United Kingdom between Lichfield and Cannock. It is operated by Chaserider.
History
editThe route was formerly operated by Arriva Midlands North.[1]
In February 2022, Chaserider announced that it would withdraw the Saturday service and some late afternoon journeys due to low passenger numbers, starting on 20 February.[2][3][4] The route was later proposed for complete withdrawal, however, in May 2022 it was announced that it would be retained. It was noted that the service was running at a loss and that it would still be withdrawn if passenger numbers didn't increase.[5] The Saturday service was restored from 12 November 2022 with funding from a housing developer. The route was revised to run through the new housing estate.[6][7]
Route
editThe route runs hourly.[1] It runs from Lichfield to Cannock via Rawnsley.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Completed acquisition by Arriva Midlands North Limited of the business and assets of Liyell Limited trading as Midland" (PDF). Office of Fair Trading.
- ^ Bates, Isabelle (2022-02-10). "Fuming woman forced to spend £50 on taxi commute after bus service axed". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ a b "Staffordshire village bus route cuts 'will affect mental health'". BBC News. 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Bunn, George (2022-02-09). "Upset as bus service from Cannock to Lichfield is scrapped". burtonmail. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Hardiman, Deborah. "Cannock Chase passengers given warning to use or lose saved bus service". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Bates, Isabelle (2022-11-12). "'Lifeline' bus service returns after locals left in the lurch for nine months". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ Bunn, George (2022-11-07). "Cannock bus service to return after being dropped". burtonmail. Retrieved 2022-11-12.