A NEW bus service will run between Barnsley and Rotherham.
Following customer feedback, Stagecoach Yorkshire has introduced the 22X service which will run from Rotherham and pass through Manvers, Wath, Wombwell and arrive in Barnsley.
It offers free Wi-Fi, earlier buses, evening and weekend journeys and more value for money ticket options.
Modern single-decker buses featuring an eye-catching, special 22X livery will also provide a more comfortable service for passengers and low floors for easy access with wheelchairs or buggies.
These improvements will be introduced from July 20.
The service will provide a combined seven-minute frequency with the 222 and 226 services from Monday to Saturday between Barnsley, Wombwell and Wath with the Wath to Rotherham section running every 15 minutes.
There will also be earlier buses on Mondays to Fridays as well as a new evening and Sunday service running every hour.
Rupert Cox, commercial director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: "We’re delighted to offer our passengers a more convenient way of travelling and hope they see the benefits on using our improved service.
"When we completed our consultation in February 2013, passengers told us they wanted earlier buses, evening and weekend journeys and more value for money ticket options and that’s exactly what they now get with the new 22X."
