Essex

BETTER BUS TRAVEL AND CHEAPER FARES IN BRAINTREE!!

Bus travel in Braintree has now become an even more attractive option thanks to First East England Buses.

Services covering the Braintree Area including 21, 21a, 30, 70, 70x, 131, 132, 352 and X22 can now all be found in one conveniently displayed timetable bus guide. Offering a much easier and simpler form of information enabling the customer to find their way around.

With the introduction of the new low-cost 50p Short Hop Fare passengers can now travel in and around Braintree Town Centre for the amazing value price of just 50p. This new ticket is perfect for those short trips around town and can represent a saving of up to 50% on the previous ticket price. Trips to Lancaster Way to Braintree Town Centre were £1.00 and is now just 50p. The 50p short hop fare also will benefit journeys to/from St Michaels Hospital, William Julian Courtauld and Skitts Hill to name a few. Simple to buy " just ask the driver for a 50p Short Hop Fare

Other great new ticket bargains include a day of unlimited travel in Braintree for just £3.00 or a week for just £12.50 " perfect for those who travel more frequently and want to save money. Most of the Braintree services operate on a low floor vehicle to meet all types of passengers needs.

Other exciting changes in Braintree include the newly re-routed service 21. Which after listening to our customers will now serve Rayne Road and Coggeshall Road " enabling even more passengers to make use of our services.

Alan Pilbeam, Managing Director of First East England says: "We recognise the importance of our bus services in Braintree and we remain committed to making them the best they can be. The new suite of fares offers excellent value for money for both regular and occasional travellers " combined with low-floor, easy access buses, bus travel in Braintree is now a very attractive option.'

You can find out more about First bus services in Essex by visiting www.firstgroup.com or call our customer service team on 08456 020 121 (open Monday to Friday 0830am " 1730pm, except public holidays)