Summer bus service from Aylesbury to Bicester Village arriving
Arriva are also cutting ticket prices in Aylesbury for the summer holidays
A new bus service is going to run between Aylesbury and Bicester Village.
Arriva is starting up the X16 for Saturdays during the summer, with two return buses a day.
They're also cutting return fares in Aylesbury for the summer holidays.
New X16 service
Two buses will run in each direction morning and late afternoon allowing up to 7 hours of retail therapy at Bicester Village where this summer pop-up shops and fresh foodie delights will join more than 160 boutiques from the world's most exciting brands.
For full details of the service and ticket options visit www.arrivabus.co.uk/x16
Ticket prices cut
Additionally, between 19th July and 31st August return tickets to and from Aylesbury will be reduced.
All adult return tickets will equal the single fare + £1 available from bus drivers with cash or contactless payment.
For network maps and service information in the area visit the Arriva website.
Simon Mathieson, Area Managing Director for Arriva said:
"Keeping our local communities connected to the people and things they love is vitality important to us.
"The new link to Bicester Village will offer an alternative way to travel stress free to a retail and food hub.
"The reduced return fare to and from Aylesbury offers great value prices to those starting to return to normality."
In line with government guidance, Arriva continue to operate social distancing onboard buses, although customers can sit next to each other during busy periods.
Seats within two metres of the driver are taped off, however wheelchair spaces will always remain available.
Face-coverings must be worn on board and throughout the journey, exemptions apply.
All buses undergo daily enhanced cleaning, which includes the deep cleaning of all touch points with a suitable disinfectant.
Customers are also encouraged to pay by contactless or use the Arriva UK Bus app to purchase tickets if possible, cash will be accepted on board.