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1
Q

Where does it go?

A

Stretches along the A638 York Road to the north of Doncaster and along to the south

2
Q

Economic Advantages

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Increase bus use

Helping reduce congestion and improve the environment

State of the art buses with latest low-emission engines

3
Q

Social Advantages

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Textured paving to help people with visual impairments

Raised kerbs = easier for people with mobility probs to get on + off of the bus

Upgraded bus stops along the route providing better waiting areas, including better lighting + seating + info = makes waiting for bus safer + comfortable

Better access to bus services, faster more reliable bus journeys to the city centre, getting them to jobs + HC more easily

4
Q

How much did it cost?

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£15 million

5
Q

When was it introduced?

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March 2008