Wirral buses return to public control this Sunday

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A major change is coming to bus services across Wirral, with the network returning to public control for the first time in 40 years. New buses, improved connections and updated route numbers are part of the roll-out. Find out what passengers can expect.  #Liverpool #Merseyside #Wirral #PublicTransport #Buses #LocalNews

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00:00Publicly owned buses are set to begin operating across Wirral this Sunday, bringing the Liverpool

00:06City Region's bus network under public control for the first time in 40 years. It follows the

00:12phase of rollout in St Helens last month. The combined authority will be able to set fares

00:18and decide routes and timetables. New services are being developed for destinations including

00:24Arrow Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Buses will carry the region's yellow

00:30and grey Mersey livery with improved accessibility, USB charging and more space for wheelchairs

00:36and prams. Services will receive new numbers beginning with four, so Route 17 becomes 417.

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