Adrian Williams
17/11/2023
Residents are being asked for feedback on proposed changes to bus routes in the Royal Borough from 2024.
Residents are being asked for feedback on proposed changes to bus routes in the Royal Borough from 2024.
Every few years, bus companies are asked to compete for the contracts to run these services. Current contracts come to an end next summer.
There are three ‘packages’ of proposed bus services covering Maidenhead.
Package C largely replicates the existing town bus routes 3, 8 and 9 (Maidenhead town services).
This covers several key stops, including St Mark’s Hospital, Braywick leisure centre, Maidenhead station, Norden Farm, Altwood School, St Edmund Campion, St Mark’s Road, Newlands Girls, Pinkney’s Road, Furze Platt School, Boulter’s Lock and Cookham Road.
For a full list of the major stops, find Package C at rbwmtogether.rbwm.gov.uk/bus
Package D (Maidenhead, Hurley, Bisham and the Walthams) would provide replacement services for the 234, 235, 238 and 239 buses.
It is proposed to link Maidenhead town centre and St Mark’s Hospital to: BCA, Hurley village, Hurley Riverside Park, Bisham, Knowl Hill (Choseley Road), Grove Park, White Waltham village, Waltham St Lawrence village, Shurlock Row (Royal Oak), Cox Green School, Altwood School and White Waltham C of E Academy.
It is proposed that Paley Street, Cookham Dean and Henley ‘would no longer be served because of low demand.’
Paley Street would continue to be served by bus route 53, and Henley by train from Maidenhead.
Package E (Windsor, Clewer Green, Dedworth, Bray and Maidenhead) largely replicates the existing route 16.
It is proposed to link Windsor town centre, King Edward VII Hospital through to Fifield village, Windsor Road/ Tithe Barn Drive, Windsor Road/ Holyport Road, Bray village, Maidenhead town centre, Maidenhead railway station, Newland School.
It is proposed that this package also provide ‘a reasonable replacement’ for most parts of route W1 that are not covered by route 2, ‘making a saving that will help protect other bus services.’
The council wants to understand whether there are any additional streets or destinations that residents believe the bus routes should specifically connect to.
The consultation asks that respondents indicate whether they believe the bus would need to make a special diversion; why this would be beneficial; and how often you would travel to the additional locations suggested.
Surveys are open until December 20 and can be completed online at rbwmtogether.rbwm.gov.uk/bus
You can also share your views by post, writing to: Transport Policy Manager, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF.
If you need further support, including internet access or paper copies of surveys for the other supported bus services listed, visit any library in the borough where staff will be glad to assist you.