Arriva has announced the launch of a brand new direct bus service linking Canvey Island and Southend Seafront.
The new 1X service runs up to every 30 minutes between Monday and Saturday, with the final bus returning from Canvey at 19:45 (19:43 on Saturdays).
To celebrate the launch of the service, which has created 12 new permanent jobs, Arriva has confirmed that customers will be able to try the new double decker buses for free during the first five days of service.
Arriva has also confirmed that customers won’t pay more than 3 GBP per single fare – in line with existing Government fare price caps.
The service also provides access to destinations including stops along London Road between Chalkwell Park and Hadleigh, and has been introduced in an effort to boost connectivity.
Michael Jennings, Commercial Director for Arriva Southern Counties, said:We’re thrilled to have launched the 1X which is already transforming travel connections for people in the local area. The service offers a quick, direct way for people to travel between Canvey Island and Southend Seafront.
It’s also important to us to ensure that the service is as accessible as possible, which is why we’ve capped fares at £3 for a single journey.
