Bus operator will launch talking service

BLIND and partially sighted passengers using a Warwickshire and Coventry bus operator’s service to Leicester will benefit from new audio announcements.

Travel de Courcey will launch the announcements on its X6 service next month and the technology will also be fitted to any new buses added to the firm’s fleet.

This will include new electric buses being built for Coventry’s park and ride service. which operates from the War Memorial Park.

The X6 service is also being extended to operate on seven days a week, with a new Sunday service starting from January 29 which will include three return journeys.