A shake-up is on the way for more than two dozen bus routes across Norfolk, with some passengers set for extra buses - but one route faces the axe.
Konectbus has announced changes to many of its services from September 1.
The bus company says alterations, which include new evening services and timing tweaks, will improve reliability.
It will see the introduction of two new routes, one in Attleborough and one between Carbrooke, Ovington, Saham Toney and Watton.
Some routes, including to Easton College and the University of East Anglia (UEA) will be extended, but the 3A Watton to Dereham service will be withdrawn.
Steve Royal, network manager for Go East Anglia, which operates Konectbus, said: "By addressing specific requests from our passengers, adjusting schedules to reflect actual traffic conditions, and introducing new services where there is unmet demand, the updated routes aim to enhance our overall service delivery.
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"The modifications also include withdrawing underutilized services and reallocating resources to areas with higher demand, ensuring that our bus network remains both efficient and sustainable."
What are the main changes?
Route 3 (Norwich to Watton): There will be later bus services on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays - funded through Norfolk County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.
There will be departures from Watton to Norwich at 9.20pm, from Norwich Railway Station at 10.30pm and from Norwich Bus Station at 10.40pm.
Route 3A (Watton to Dereham): Discontinued due to low passenger numbers.
Route 4 and 4A (Norwich to Swanton Morley): The 2.58pm Dereham to Mattishall service will be withdrawn.
Changes to the school service from Neatherd High School will include a new departure at 3.30pm, and a new 4.45pm service from Easton College to Norwich Bus Station.
Evening and Sunday services will now include the UEA, providing access to Longwater Retail Park.
Route 5 (Rackheath to Norwich): Extra early evening services added, including from Rackheath, Sprowston and Norwich
Route 5B (Norwich to Stalham): The 7.05am service from Horning to Norwich will leave at 7.25am and extend to Easton College. There will also be a new journey from Easton College to Dussindale Drive at 4.45pm.
NEW Route 15: This route will now serve Carbrooke village, Ovington, and Saham Toney with journeys to Watton three times daily, Monday to Saturday.
NEW Route 82A: A new Attleborough town loop will be introduced, serving Besthorpe Mill Lane and Silver Street.
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