Changes to the Lancaster Park and Ride service are due to come into effect in July.

The bus service, known as Service L1, is operated by Lonsdale Buses on behalf of Lancashire County Council.

At present, the NHS funds a second bus to support staff travelling to and from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This funding agreement is coming to an end.

As a result, from Monday July 6, the service will operate less frequently during the day, running up to every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday.

Changes to the Lancaster Park and Ride service are due to come into effect from July 6.

placeholder image — Changes to the Lancaster Park and Ride service are due to come into effect from July 6.

Previously, the buses ran every 15 to 20 minutes through to early evening, and then every half hour.

Fares for the service will also change from July, with the flat day return revised from £2 to £2.50, with the usual group and weekly discounts and concessions available.

The service will continue to run between the Caton Road Park and Ride site near the M6 Junction 34, Lancaster city centre and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The route, as well as times of the first and last buses, will remain unchanged.

Parking at the Caton Road Park and Ride site will remain free, with around 650 spaces available, offering people the option to park outside the city centre and complete their journey by bus.

County Coun Warren Goldsworthy, cabinet member for Highways and Transport, said: “The changes reflect the end of NHS funding for the additional vehicle that allowed the service to run more frequently.

"These changes are needed to ensure the service remains viable for the many people who rely on it, while continuing to offer good value.”

Full details of the updated timetable are available at lancashire.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/public-transport/park-and-ride/lancaster-park-and-ride/