Hospital Bus Service Reinstated in Darwen

A bus service between Darwen and the Royal Blackburn Hospital has been reinstated following talks between Blackburn with Darwen Council and the operators.

Transdev, which operates the SpotOn route 2 service, announced last month that from February 22, passengers would be dropped off in Haslingden Road, leaving them with a long walk to the entrance.

The service runs from Sunnybower to Blackburn, Darwen and Hoddlesden.

The Council held talks with the bus operators and they have decided to reinstate the service.

Councillor Alan Cottam, executive member for regeneration and environment, said: “We are pleased that Transdev have listened to the feedback from ourselves and the public and decided to reinstate the service. Route 2 is an important route, taking people from Darwen to the hospital.”

Other major timetable changes are due to be introduced on Sunday, February 22.