Festive Bus Service for First Buses

PRESS INFORMATION
From First in Devon and Cornwall
Issued 17 December 2012

Festive Bus Services in Devon & Cornwall

To help bus users plan their journeys by bus over the festive period First has published its Christmas and New Year bus timetable alterations for Devon & Cornwall.

Coming into effect on Sunday 24 December and ending on Saturday 5 January, the festive timetable is intended to reflect changes in demand for public transport during the holiday season.

Over the period buses will operate to special holiday schedules, the details of which, including the opening hours of the company’s customer services phone line, have been available on First’s local website since the 20 November. Posters informing customers of the festive services have also featured on buses and timetable leaflets have been available in Travel Shops around the region since the 10 December.

Talking about the festive holiday services that First will be operating, Regional Commercial and Business Growth Director for First in the South West and Wales, Marc Reddy, says, “During the Christmas period our customers’ travelling habits often change; they may take days off work and therefore travel less than they normally would, make extra trips to the supermarket or shopping centres, or spend time visiting relatives and friends. To ensure good provision of services our network planners have made amendments to our timetables over the festive season, to best match our resources with the expected public demand.

“The holidays are a great opportunity to explore the South West and some of the area’s family friendly tourist attractions. We hope that many people will take advantage of the services that will be operating over the Christmas and New Year’s break, to take trips out and about with First.”

For more information about First in Devon & Cornwall, or to view timetable information log onto, www.firstgroup.com/Devon or www.firstgroup.com/Cornwall. Those wanting independent travel information in the UK can also call Traveline on, 0871 200 22 33, or visit www.travelinesw.com.

First Devon & Cornwall has a Twitter account that customers can follow for real time service updates. It can be found at www.twitter.com/FirstBus_Devon. The company is also on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/FirstinDevonandCornwall.

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