Shrewsbury’s Harlescott park and ride begins operating again on a trial basis

As people start to return to work, and town centre shops prepare to re-open on 15 June, the Harlescott park and ride service in Shrewsbury has begun to operate again on a trial basis and in line with social distancing guidance.

The service began operating on Monday 1 June.

With social distancing capacity reductions the vehicles have an advisory capacity of ten passengers although the drivers will not leave vulnerable passengers and will carry over the advisory capacity if required to do so.

Steve Davenport, Cabinet member for highways and transport, said:

“Initially this is a trial to understand how well received this service is before consideration is given to extending the service and reopening the Meole Brace and Oxon park and ride sites.

“The health and safety of drivers and passengers is a priority and all appropriate guidance will be followed to ensure that people can use the service safely.”

All three park and ride sites temporarily closed after the last journey on Saturday 28 March.