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Megabus Axes Multiple Routes
Megabus announces significant service cuts across England and Wales due to low customer demand, impacting numerous routes and cities.
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Simone Walsh
- Why is Megabus cutting services?
- Megabus is cutting 15 routes across England and Wales starting December 4th due to low customer demand.
- What was Megabus's previous scale of operations?
- Customers with pre-booked tickets on discontinued routes will be contacted by Megabus to arrange alternative transport or refunds.
- Which areas will be most affected by the service cuts?
- The affected routes primarily serve East Midlands cities like Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, leaving only select routes in Scotland, cross-border services, and a few in England operational.
- What is the primary reason for Megabus's decision to reduce services?
- While Megabus was once a market leader, carrying over 4 million passengers annually, the reduced service reflects a significant downsizing of its operations.
- What is Megabus doing for customers with pre-booked tickets on affected routes?
- Megabus cited unsustainable low customer demand as the reason for the service reductions, aiming to create a more efficient network with the remaining routes.