The Marham Park Flyer mini-buses, Bury St. Edmunds – 18 May 2021 (P1080342)

Tuesday 18 May 2021 (1214) – The developer of a new housing project at Marham Park on the west side of Bury St. Edmunds is funding a demand responsive minibus service exclusively for residents. The ‘Marham Park Flyer’ links the development with any point in a designated area of Bury St. Edmunds, broadly speaking within the town boundary. Bookings can be made via an app or by telephoning the booking office.

When registering, new residents qualify for a number of credits enabling free travel after which single fares will then be charged (Start-up fares are Adult £2.50, Child £1.75 and Concession £2.00).

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the service saw a number of delayed start dates but finally got up and running on Monday 10 May 2021.

Vehicles are operated by The Voluntary Network, a registered charity which provides community transport in West Suffolk. The charity has worked on the Suffolk County Council supported ‘Connecting Communities’service for some years, a demand responsive service serving areas where traditional bus services do not exist.

WA70 ELO, a Peugeot Boxer registered in late 2020, seen waiting clients at Marham Park Square.