A bus service linking Mawdlam and Kenfig Pool with Bridgend and Porthcawl is set to be reinstated following approval by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Cabinet.
The new service will be known as Service 63B and operated by First Cymru Buses Ltd as part of the existing supported bus routes contract. It will see one journey per hour, between approximately 9:41am and 3:39pm, Monday to Saturday, diverted through Mawdlam and Kenfig Pool.
The route was last served by a public bus in August 2019 and funding for the reinstated service has been secured through Welsh Government’s Bus Network Grant, with no additional cost to the Council.
Work is now underway to finalise arrangements with First Cymru Buses Ltd, with a start date to be confirmed once the operator has completed the statutory registration process with the Traffic Commissioner.
“I’d like to thank everyone who worked together to make this possible, including council staff, residents, ward members, First Cymru and Welsh Government. “Reliable and accessible public transport is vital for connecting local people with jobs, education, healthcare, local shops and other parts of everyday life. We look forward to providing further updates very soon in relation to the start date of this new service.”
