Access to jobs with new shuttle service

May 16 2008 Chester Chronicle

A NEW minibus service is being launched which could open up job opportunities for Chester and Flintshire people at Deeside Industrial Park.

The service, which costs £2.70 for a return trip, was introduced on Monday (May 12) and will call at Saltney, Lache, Handbridge, Chester Bus Exchange, Blacon, and Saughall.

To book a place on the wheel chair accessible minibus you need to ring the Deeside Shuttle call centre on 08708 505155 for a registration form and once registered you can book your transport to and from Deeside Industrial Park.

Funded by Cheshire County Council, Flintshire County Council and Lache Neighbourhood Management, the minibus will try to pick you up as near to your home as possible.

Cheshire’s executive member for highways and transportation, Eveleigh Moore-Dutton, said: “A lack of transport can often be a barrier to being able to find employment and I am pleased that through this service, more Chester residents will now have an opportunity to work at Deeside Industrial Park.”

The shuttle bus will arrive at Deeside Industrial Park at 5.50am, 7.50am and 1.50pm. It will depart at 2.15pm, 4.15pm, 5.15pm and 10.15pm.