1st December 2025
Dear Rob
Subject: Concerns and Questions Regarding Park & Ride Services in Shrewsbury
I am writing on behalf of Mr Tim Weller who has asked us to express his concerns about the current usage and effectiveness of the Park & Ride (P&R) services in Shrewsbury.
Mr Weller has observed that P&R buses appear to be underutilised, while car parks such as Frankwell remain full.
Mr Weller would like to ask:
1. Would more frequent minibuses from P&R sites help reduce the number of cars entering Shrewsbury?
2. What is the subsidy per passenger that the County Council currently provides for these services?
3. What measurable impact do P&R services have on congestion, air pollution, and climate objectives in Shrewsbury?
4. What strategies could be implemented to make these services more popular and effective?
5. What is the purpose of maintaining P&R services if they are not widely used?
6. Why is the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (free bus pass for older people) not valid on P&R buses?
7. Is it essential to provide a significant financial incentive and effective publicity to encourage P&R use instead of driving into town?
8. Would introducing Fare-Free Public Transport for all ages, as seen in some Western European cities, help achieve these goals?
Mr Weller has also expressed concern over the signage of the Park and Ride which we understand is already being investigated but please could you also clarify the current situation.
I look forward to your response to Mr Weller’s concerns.
Kind regards
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