62 Lichfield–Cannock Explained

Route 62 is a bus route that operates in the United Kingdom between Lichfield and Cannock. It is operated by Chaserider.

History

The route was formerly operated by Arriva Midlands North.^[1]

In February 2022, Chaserider announced that it would withdraw the Saturday service and some late afternoon journeys due to low passenger numbers, starting on 20 February.^{[2] [3] [4]} The route was later proposed for complete withdrawal, however, in May 2022 it was announced that it would be retained. It was noted that the service was running at a loss and that it would still be withdrawn if passenger numbers didn't increase.^[5] The Saturday service was restored from 12 November 2022 with funding from a housing developer. The route was revised to run through the new housing estate.^{[6] [7]}

Route

The route runs hourly. It runs from Lichfield to Cannock via Rawnsley.

References

1. Web site: Completed acquisition by Arriva Midlands North Limited of the business and assets of Liyell Limited trading as Midland . Office of Fair Trading.
2. Web site: Bates . Isabelle . 2022-02-10 . Fuming woman forced to spend £50 on taxi commute after bus service axed . 2022-11-12 . BirminghamLive . en.
3. News: 2022-02-12 . Staffordshire village bus route cuts 'will affect mental health' . en-GB . BBC News . 2022-11-12.
4. Web site: Bunn . George . 2022-02-09 . Upset as bus service from Cannock to Lichfield is scrapped . 2022-11-12 . burtonmail . en.
5. Web site: Hardiman . Deborah . Cannock Chase passengers given warning to use or lose saved bus service . 2022-11-12 . www.expressandstar.com . en.
6. Web site: Bates . Isabelle . 2022-11-12 . 'Lifeline' bus service returns after locals left in the lurch for nine months . 2022-11-12 . BirminghamLive . en.
7. Web site: Bunn . George . 2022-11-07 . Cannock bus service to return after being dropped . 2022-11-12 . burtonmail . en.