New Transport Goes Live

And they’re off! Mid Suffolk Taxi Bus and Rural Connect now operational in Mid Suffolk

Mid Suffolk Taxi Bus

The taxi bus, operated by Swift Taxi Cabs will provide transport services across central and south Mid Suffolk.

Initially, they will have two routes available – Stowmarket Circular via Thurston ⧉ and Stowmarket Circular via Bacton ⧉.

Journeys will cost a flat rate of £6. Customers can book and pay online in advance or pay in cash onboard.
A further five routes will then be added over the coming year.

Rural Connect

The Rural Connect community bus service operated by Communities Together East Anglia will provide transport services across north Mid Suffolk.

It will cover three geographical areas: Eye and Diss, Eye and Debenham, and Stowmarket – connecting people living in outlying villages with local towns and beyond. It will use a fully electric vehicle as part of the fleet.

Bookings can be made via phone or email up to two weeks in advance, or via card payment on board. Journeys will cost from £3. Passengers can register for the service by calling 01449 614271.

Strategic stops at rail stations, colleges, as well as employment and leisure hubs, are designed to support commuting residents of all ages.

Both operators will have the flexibility for cross-over where occasionally needed.