Who owns Warrington buses?
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington’s Own Buses
| Warrington’s Own Buses Enviro 400 approaching Knutsford Bus Station, March 21 | |
|---|---|
| Parent | Warrington Borough Council |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Headquarters | Warrington |
| Service area | Cheshire Greater Manchester Merseyside |
When was Warrington bus station built?
A historic journey marked the closure of the old Warrington bus station. A 40-year-old bus was the last to leave the station since it opened in 1979.
Can I pay by card on Warrington buses?
We offer a range of tickets on the bus whether you are travelling alone or as a group. You can pay on bus using cash, contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Is Warrington bus station open?
6.30am – 7pm, Monday-Saturday. 9am-6pm on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Where can you use a Warrington bus pass?
Bus pass holders can travel for free on journeys in Warrington, Halton and Cheshire West & Chester during the following times (you can travel into Wales providing your journey starts in the Cheshire West and Chester area): Monday to Friday, after 9.30am until the last bus. Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays, anytime.
What time does Warrington bus station shut?
The changes in service frequency mean the bus interchange will now be open: 6.30am – 7pm, Monday-Saturday. 9am-6pm on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Are Warrington buses running Easter Sunday?
Sunday 17 April – Easter Sunday Buses will be running to their normal Sunday times.
How much does a bus cost UK to buy?
However, typical prices of the vehicles include: Hydrogen fuel cell-powered double decker bus: £545,000 (based on deal for route 7 buses) Electric double decker bus: £400,000 (a hybrid was around £300,00 although these cannot be bought anymore) Electric single decker bus: up to £340,000.
Who is entitled to a free bus pass in England?
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
How do I use touch and go Warrington?
If you travel most days, say to work or to college, save money with touch & go from Warrington’s Own Buses, either on our app or as a smartcard. Pre-load with the ticket of your choice, then every time you travel just show the driver the ticket on your phone or touch your smartcard on the card reader on the bus.
How do I get a free bus in the UK?
If you live in England or Wales In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
How does touch and go work?
The Touch ‘n Go Zing Card is a companion card (works as a generic card) that is linked to Visa, MasterCard or American Express issued by participating banks in Malaysia. Each time the card balance falls below RM50, it triggers the auto-reload mechanism to reload RM100 onto the card.
Where is the Warrington Bus Interchange?
Situated in the heart of the borough, the Warrington Bus Interchange is owned by Warrington Borough Council and run by Warrington’s Own Buses who operate the majority of bus services within the area, carrying over six million passengers per year using a fleet of 118 buses.
How many buses does Warrington Own Buses run?
Warrington’s Own Buses Warrington’s Own Buses is proud to operate the majority of bus services within the Warrington area. We also run services to Leigh, Altrincham, Northwich, Newton-le-Willows and Earlestown. We carry over 6 million passengers per year using a fleet of 90 buses.
What is the history of Warrington tramways?
Warrington Corporation Tramways started operating a network of five radial tramways from the town centre in 1902, with the first motor bus service starting in 1913. Buses replaced trams on routes starting in 1931, with the infrastructure starting to require major renewal which could not be justified economically.