Bwcabus to link up with Eisteddfod

Bwcabus is playing its part helping people in the north of Carmarthenshire and south Ceredigion to get to the National Eisteddfod in Llanelli August 1-9.

But it is important all those interested in taking advantage of the bus link book their journey or call agents to discuss their journey details.

Bwcabus allows residents and visitors staying in remote parts of the county to access other transport links by road or rail to broaden their travel ambitions.

For example a simple phone call before 7pm allows people to travel the following morning and bookings made by 11.30am can allow travel the same afternoon.

Bwcabus can link up with towns like Lampeter and Newcastle Emlyn which have direct passenger transport links with Carmarthen from whence it is possible to link with the Eisteddfod in Llanelli by rail or by bus, and in a one ticket operation for the road connections.

County executive board member for transport services Cllr Colin Evans said:

“Bwcabus is reaching the parts others services don’t reach and comes into its own for those planning a day out at the National Eisteddfod. It is providing an opportunity to get to this fabulous festival that otherwise might prove difficult for many.

”Another feature of Bwcabus is that it takes away the hassle of driving parking and queues and gives you an opportunity to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside you rarely see from the car.”

The rural communities Bwcabus service is operated by Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion councils in partnership with the University of South Wales and Traveline Cymru. It is funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.

Bwcabus, originally proposed for just three-years, has won a sheaf of awards and an extended life while being upheld as a model solution to rural transport issues.

The booking line is open seven days a week 01239 801601 for the service operating Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm. For more information www.bwcabus.info