A REVAMPED taxibus service giving a direct link to Durham is launched next week.
A new timetable for the Durham Direct Link 176 service which covers Fence Houses, Bournmoor and Great Lumley will start on Tuesday and includes a new Saturday service.
Durham County Council working with the parish councils of Lumley, Little Lumley and Bournmoor, introduced the taxibuses in November 2002 with funding from the Countryside Agency's Parish Transport Grant.
The cash has been extended for a further year, allowing the service to continue with support from the county council, the parish councils and a contribution from county councillor Bryan Walker's community fund.
Coun Walker said: "The revamped service builds on the experience of the first year of operation.
"Following many requests from people in the area, the new timetable introduces a Saturday return journey for shoppers.
"It is hoped this will be a popular feature of the service which is the only direct bus link from the parishes to Durham City.''
Information about the Durham Direct Link or any public transport in the North East is available from the traveline on (0870) 608 2608.
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