South Wiltshire bus passengers to 'make themselves seen' this winter
Salisbury Reds has issued advice now the clocks have changed
Bus passengers in more rural parts of South Wiltshire are being urged to make sure they can be seen by drivers this winter.
Salisbury Reds say that now the clocks have gone back, bringing darker evenings, they want to help people avoid being forgotten at unlit stops.
We're asked to make ourselves clear to drivers in plenty of time, so they can stop for us.
Nikki Honer from Salisbury Reds said:
“Not all bus stops in this region are lit - especially those in more rural areas. Anyone wearing dark clothes and standing still whilst waiting for their bus may not be seen.
“We are asking people to help our drivers at these unlit stops to see them, by shining a light onto the road, and gradually rotating it as the bus approaches - being careful not to shine it into our driver’s eyes.
“Many people have a torch on their phones, but we understand if not everybody is able to make themselves seen. Our drivers will still pay extra attention to help ensure customers are able to board during the darker mornings and evenings.”