A NEW bus route has been launched to serve the Worcester Six Business Park.
Leading commercial developer Stoford, which is behind the development which is anticipated to deliver more than two million sq ft of employment space when it is complete, said the W6 minibus operated by LMS Travel will run Monday to Saturday from Worcester Crowngate.
Four buses a day will take on the 25-minute journey from Crowngate to the business park at 5.30am, 7.30am and 8.30am and 1.30pm, while from Worcester Six the service will run at 2.10pm, 5.35pm, 6.30pm and 10.15pm.
The bus will stop at Lowesmoor, Shrub Hill, Ronkshill School, Woodgreen Golf Course and Worcester Six. There is no Sunday or Bank Holiday service.
Edward Peel, development director at Stoford, said: “Providing public transport opens up more opportunities to local people who want to work at one of the world-class employers which are already here but would prefer not to drive.
“We’ve undertaken extensive work to safeguard the environment and preserve the rich wildlife at the site, and adding a public transport route further enhances the attractiveness of the site to the current prospective occupiers.”
Coun Mike Rouse, cabinet member for Highways and Transport at Worcestershire County Council, said: “It’s great news for staff who work at the site as they now have more options on how to get to and from work every day.”
Coun Marc Bayliss, cabinet member for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, added: “This is a real plus point for businesses already located on the site and any prospective businesses looking to move in.
“Improving transport infrastructure at one of our game changer sites will help to contribute towards the continued economic growth of the county.”
