Buses, Call Connect and Dial-a-ride

From June 1st, the Lincoln-Grantham route has gone from half hourly to hourly on the Welbourn to Grantham half of the route. I met with Stagecoach directors who have agreed to review Welbourn’s position, as it was the centre of the run. The whole route was due to be halved, but LCC has stepped in with a £30K subsidy, so please use the buses as much as you can! As a rule of thumb, the buses cross at Welbourn at 20 to the hour. They leave Grantham on the hour and leave Lincoln at 5 past the hour.

The Dunston-Metheringham bridge is due to be closed between June 8th and Aug 23rd. It needs strengthening and the walls are to be made strong enough to prevent a car going over onto the track. We have only just been informed that the buses cannot come into Dunston and keep to timetable. Len Bannister and I took in the petition with maps and times of travel off the internet to make the case, as it does mean that many are cut off from essential facilities. We have just succeeded in getting the school bus restored. Stagecoach have now agreed to run one service per day and Brylaine have stepped in with two. Thanks to everyone who added their voice in support.

Call Connect to Metheringham (LCC Service)
Ring and book a bus. Buses run 7am-7pm Mon-Sat. People with disabilities can get picked up from their house. It is free whilst the bridge is closed and after that, concessionary fares are valid. Book at least 1 hour before you wish to travel and not more than 7 days in advance. 0845 234 3344 Ring Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat to 4pm. Text “CallConnect” to 82727

Dial-a-ride 0845 456 4474
Dial-a-ride can be booked well in advance, will collect from your home, and takes wheelchairs. The fares are subsidised but concessionary passes are not valid.