Free bus rides being offered for vaccine trips in Shrewsbury
A free shuttle bus is being offered to people who have Covid vaccinations booked at two Shrewsbury venues.
The buses are available for those with appointments at either Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre or Severn Fields Medical Practice.
The service is operated by Arriva in partnership with Shropshire Council.
Services VS1 and VS2 will run Monday to Saturday every 20 minutes throughout the day, with Shuttle VS1 running from 7.35am until 8.15pm, and Shuttle VS2 running from 7.45am until 7.45pm.
The shuttles serve key locations around Shrewsbury, picking up passengers travelling to the vaccination centre.
VS1 serves Bayston Hill, Meole Brace – Moneybrook Way, Springfield Abbey Foregate – Shirehall and Monkmoor Road.
VS2 will serve the Harlescott Park and Ride site, Castlefields and Mount Pleasant.
Upon arrival at the Shrewsbury Sports Village – next to Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre – marshals will direct people to get their vaccines at either of the vaccination centres.
A spokesman for Shropshire Council said: "Over the coming weeks the service may alter as the main demand points become clearer. This should not impact people’s ability to use the service.
"All buses undergo a daily enhanced cleaning regime, which includes the deep cleaning of all touch points with a suitable disinfectant. Customers are asked to follow social distancing rules on board the services wherever possible, by not using seats that have been taped off for their own and the driver’s protection.
"Face coverings must be worn at all times. Exemptions apply."
