Visitors to Pembrokeshire’s coast are being notified that bus services are running – but at a reduced levels due to issues caused by Covid-19.

If you want to travel to or along Pembrokeshire’s coast by bus, it is important that you check the Council’s website for the latest timetable information.

Some bus services are currently operating on a pre-book basis only to ensure there is sufficient room on the buses for social distancing.

The days the buses operate have been reduced because there is not enough revenue from fares to cover the costs of operating fully.

The majority of the bus services are still operating fixed timetables but because of revenue shortfalls, they are also running less often than they did pre-Covid.

The service buses which cannot be pre-booked are likely to have occasions when there are too many passengers to ensure that social distancing is adhered to. Customers are encourages to follow the safety instructions provided at bus stops and on the buses.

As from Monday, July 27, it becomes mandatory for passengers to wear face coverings. This is to ensure their safety, the safety of other passengers and the drivers.

“I am pleased to announce that from Monday, July 27 the frequency of several bus services in Pembrokeshire will be increased to help accommodate the increased demand of services.” said Clr. Phil Baker, Cabinet Member for Highways for Pembrokeshire County Council.

“However, it is important to note that whilst services are part-subsidised, the bus companies are also reliant on the income from passengers to cover the service running costs.

“Therefore, it is unlikely that pre-Covid service levels and timetables will return for some time.”

If you’d like to use a bus to access or travel along the Pembrokeshire coast, please be aware of the reduced service levels and check the Council’s website for the latest timetable information see https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/bus-routes-and-timetables

Information for passengers

There are important safety instructions for passengers to follow when travelling on public transport. These will be communicated via notices displayed on the buses:

ONLY TRAVEL IF YOUR JOURNEY IS ESSENTIAL AND YOU HAVE NO ALTERNATIVE

• Avoid travelling at peak times: 7 to 9.30 am, and 3 to 6 pm

• You should NOT travel if you are:

- experiencing any coronavirus symptoms

- self-isolating as a result of coronavirus symptoms or sharing a household with somebody with symptoms

- clinically extremely vulnerable

- shielding because of your age or a medical condition

• The advised Social Distancing rules should be adhered to at all times

• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport and MUST be worn at all times.

• Wherever possible, AVOID touching any surfaces at bus shelters and within the bus

• Passengers are advised to wash their hands before and after each journey

• Please use contactless payment or correct cash change only

• IF YOU SNEEZE OR COUGH DURING YOUR JOURNEY PLEASE CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT.