Connect2Wiltshire

Connect2Wiltshire is a demand responsive transport network in southern Wiltshire, England. It is funded by Wiltshire Council[1] and operates in several areas including Calne, Kennet Valley, Mere, the Vale of Pewsey, Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury and the Woodford & Wylye Valleys.[2]

Optare Solo in Avebury, July 2013

The network combines the former Wigglybus and other shared taxi networks under one brand.[3] Unlike many bus services, all passengers have to book at least one hour before travelling. It operates standard taxi services also. Unlike standard taxis, these are charged at bus rates.[4] The name was chosen because the council required a new licence to use the name Wigglybus.[5]

Connect2Wiltshire also oversee bus routes 101/102/103 (Devizes to Pewsey), operated since August 2017 by Salisbury Reds.[6] These are ordinary bus routes and do not have to be pre-booked.

In 2022, the Department for Transport awarded £1.2million to Wiltshire Council for an on-demand bus service in Pewsey Vale and Marlborough.[7] Services began in Pewsey Vale on 31 July 2023 under the Wiltshire Connect brand.[8]

See also

References
  1. Millett, Tony (5 March 2016). "Bus crisis? Part One: How two communities working with Wiltshire Council squared one bus service circle". Marlborough News. Archived from the original on 27 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  2. "About Connect2Wiltshire". bookaride.net. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
  3. "BBC - Wiltshire - Travel - Wigglybus new services launched". web.archive.org. Archived from the original on 23 April 2003. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
  4. Sarah Moore (29 January 2007). "End of the Wigglybus". This is Wiltshire. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2008.
  5. "Only name to go". Gazette & Herald. 8 February 2007. Archived from the original on 22 March 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2008.
  6. "Changes to the Connect2 Wiltshire Bus services in the Pewsey & Devizes area" (PDF). Pewsey Community Area Partnership. Wiltshire Council. August 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  7. Paessler, Benjamin (25 May 2022). "New 'on-demand' bus service worth £1.2m to launch in Pewsey and Marlborough". This Is Wiltshire. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  8. "Wiltshire Connect". Connecting Wiltshire. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
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