A council announces expansion of on-demand service transporting thousands of passengers around the county.

Surrey Connect’s on-demand buses are now available in East, Central, North and Southwest Surrey to help more residents get around the county at a time that suits them.  

Fares are charged based on how many miles are travelled starting from £2 for adults. The expansion follows the success of the service introduced last year in places such as Farnham.

Not restricted by traditional bus timetables, the accessible mini buses are available for travel for everyone, when they are needed. Buses also operate outside of specific areas to enable residents to access other key locations including town centres, supermarkets and train stations.

Surrey Connect is funded by the county council and the buses have transported more than 84,000 passengers around the county. 

Cllr Matt Furniss said: “I am pleased that we have expanded our on-demand shared bus service to more areas across Surrey. Surrey Connect has helped thousands of residents to get from A to B, without the need for a car, and proved very popular with our residents.

“This widespread expansion is part of our significant investment in bus services which also includes offering discounted travel for young people, £2 flat fares and concessionary bus passes for over ‘65s.”

Buses run Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 6pm. Journeys can be booked with 30 minutes’ notice or up to 7 days in advance online or via the Surrey connect app.