NEW easy-access buses are to be used in the Hambleton district.
Abbotts of Leeming took over the bus services 80 and 89, which run from Northallerton to Stokesley and Coulby Newham via Romanby, Brompton, Osmotherley and Hutton Rudby, at the start of June.
Two wheelchair-accessible low-floor buses have been bought by the company.
The services are funded by North Yorkshire County Council as part of a contract worth approximately £400,000 over three years.
The buses will continue to operate to the same timetable, although Abbotts is issuing 20,000 leaflets to inform passengers of the company's involvement.
Leaflets are available at libraries and tourist information centres. Residents of areas served by the buses will receive a leaflet.
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