Shropshire Council are launching a free shuttle bus service in Ludlow to transport residents to the COVID-19 vaccination centre at Ludlow Racecourse.
The service will be operated by Minsterley Motors, who are changing their Ludlow Park & Ride service 722 to provide the free regular shuttle service.
Shuttle buses will be available every 15 minutes starting from the Park & Ride, onto the main bus stop in Corve Street, down to the vaccination centre at the Ludlow Racecourse. This is a circular route so people can get the shuttle back to their vehicles.
Upon arrival at Ludlow Racecourse, marshals will be on hand to escort people to get their vaccines.
People with COVID-19 vaccination appointments can use this service from 8am – 8pm Mondays to Saturdays.
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.
COVID-19-secure measures will be in place in all buses to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.
Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult social care, public health and climate change, said: “I’m thrilled that a vaccination centre is opening in Ludlow and that we are able to provide such an incredibly important free shuttle service to people who have vaccination appointments.
“The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is imperative to fighting the virus and getting life back to ‘normal’. To aid the success of the programme, we need to ensure our residents who have been invited for a vaccine can attend their appointment.
“I’d like to thank Minsterley Motors for working with us to provide this service.”
Lee Jones of Minsterley Motors, said: “Minsterley Motors are happy to provide a regular socially-distanced shuttle to and from Ludlow Racecourse, free of charge, for people with COVID-19 vaccination appointments, in partnership with Shropshire Council from Tuesday.”
Due to the 722 service being changed, the 701 service will be altered to include parts of Ludlow town service currently served by the 722. This service will be hourly. More details on the timetable will be available on the Minsterley Motors Facebook page or on the buses.
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