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Get your Christmas shopping done and see the amazing sights of the borough for just £1.50 on the bus.

To help shoppers and everyone in between, the Council and Stagecoach are improving the £1.50 Leisure Scheme ticket over the Christmas period.

Starting from Saturday, 22 November, you’ll be able to get on the bus for less than the price of a sandwich after 6pm on a weekday and additionally all day on a weekend.

So why not make the most of it and get some Christmas shopping done without having to worry about the cost of transport.

Councillor Stewart Swinburn, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Transport and Infrastructure, said: “I’m thrilled to be able to offer a discounted ticket during the Christmas period.

“We want to help people out where we can and this gives them a way to get around the borough without having to worry about fuel or parking.

“This is the perfect opportunity for people so make sure not to miss out!”

Matt Cranwell, Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands, added: “At Stagecoach East Midlands, we’re delighted to once again be able to support the offering of the £1.50 off peak fare, available to all in the evenings and additionally all day at weekends.

“With so much going on in the area over the festive period, it makes sense to beat the traffic and parking charges, and hop on one of our services, so we hope this brings people that little bit of extra joy in being able to afford an extra mince pie or two, thanks to the discounted tickets!”

The discounted ticket will run until the end of December – in January, the £1.50 ticket will only be available after 6pm on weekdays and weekends.

For more information on when buses are running over the period and to plan your route, visit Live Bus Times & Timetables | Stagecoach