The C3 bus service will be operated by Go Coach in the off-peak hours of 9am to 3pm, and will provide stops along Hartley, Longfield, Green Street Green and Lane End, covering primary schools and nurseries, as well as Longfield Railway Station.
The new service is making use of a vehicle from the Kent Thameside Fastrack service which is not used in off-peak hours. This has meant Kent County Council (KCC) has been able to deliver this trial and optimise the use of the asset.
The service will be available until 9 November 2024, when a new Fastrack contract starts, at which point use of the service will be reviewed and decisions made about its future.
KCC is encouraging residents to get on board and make use of the C3 service.
KCC's Director of Highways & Transportation, Haroona Chughtai, said: “I am pleased that we have been able to provide a link between New Ash Green and Darent Valley Hospital for a trial run. I encourage residents to use the service as much as possible during this trial period so operators can better understand the demand, which will determine the sustainability of the route.”
To view the timetable, visit the Go Coach website.
