Bus company takes over key north Shropshire route previously run by Arriva
A border-based coach company has taken over a key bus route between two major Shropshire towns from Arriva.
Tanat Valley Coaches, based in Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, has taken over the 576 route that runs between Oswestry and Shrewsbury.
It is also a key service for the villages including Knockin, Baschurch, Walford and Bomere Heath.
Shropshire Council, which ran a re-tendering exercise for the route, said the timetable and route will remain the same.
Tanat Valley Coaches will take over the contract from December 3. Tanat Valley also runs in-town services in Oswestry.
A Shropshire Council spokesman said: "The 576 Oswestry to Shrewsbury bus service will be operated by Tanat Valley Coaches from December 3, following a re-tendering exercise.
"It serves villages including Knockin, Baschurch, Walford and Bomere Heath.
"The timetable and route will remain the same.
"The 576 is currently operated by Arriva."
