Route 62 is a bus route that operates in the United Kingdom between Lichfield and Cannock. It is operated by Chaserider.

History

The route was formerly operated by Arriva Midlands North.[1]

In February 2022, Chaserider announced that it would withdraw the Saturday service and some late afternoon journeys due to low passenger numbers, starting on 20 February.[2][3][4] The route was later proposed for complete withdrawal, however, in May 2022 it was announced that it would be retained. It was noted that the service was running at a loss and that it would still be withdrawn if passenger numbers didn't increase.[5] The Saturday service was restored from 12 November 2022 with funding from a housing developer. The route was revised to run through the new housing estate.[6][7]

Route

The route runs hourly.[1] It runs from Lichfield to Cannock via Rawnsley.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Completed acquisition by Arriva Midlands North Limited of the business and assets of Liyell Limited trading as Midland" (PDF). Office of Fair Trading.
  2. ↑ Bates, Isabelle (2022-02-10). "Fuming woman forced to spend £50 on taxi commute after bus service axed". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  3. 1 2 "Staffordshire village bus route cuts 'will affect mental health'". BBC News. 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  4. ↑ Bunn, George (2022-02-09). "Upset as bus service from Cannock to Lichfield is scrapped". burtonmail. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  5. ↑ Hardiman, Deborah. "Cannock Chase passengers given warning to use or lose saved bus service". www.expressandstar.com. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  6. ↑ Bates, Isabelle (2022-11-12). "'Lifeline' bus service returns after locals left in the lurch for nine months". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  7. ↑ Bunn, George (2022-11-07). "Cannock bus service to return after being dropped". burtonmail. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
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