Ruddington Buses’ Return to Tier 3

Following the second national ‘lockdown’ in England, Ruddington’s main bus operator says the return to a slightly less stringent set of Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions this December will not alter the existing schedules of either its Navy 3 and Green 10 village services.*

It’s hoped that Nottingham City Transport (NCT) maintaining its current service levels will mean emptier buses – for improved social distancing and therefore safer travel up to the festive holidays.

NCT has also announced its special schedules over Christmas and the New Year. You can find out specifically how Ruddington’s buses will be running during the festive period by clicking >>HERE<< or on the image below.

With Nottinghamshire still being under the highest level Tier 3 Coronavirus restrictions from today (Wednesday 2nd December), the operator advises you should continue to minimise the number of journeys you make. However NCT’s services are available for all types of journey for those who need to travel. You MUST NOT travel on buses or any public transport if you:

• are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms
• are self-isolating as a result of coronavirus symptoms or sharing a household or support bubble with somebody with symptoms
• are clinically extremely vulnerable and live in an area where additional public health measures mean you have been advised to resume shielding
• have been told by the NHS Test and Trace service to self-isolate

You should maintain a 2 metre social distance where possible, because the risk of transmission is small at this distance. If you cannot keep a 2 metre distance, reduce the risk to yourself and others by maintaining a 1m metre distance, where possible, and taking suitable precautions.

There are situations where this may not be possible, for example when boarding or alighting, on busier services, at busier times of day, when walking through bus stations and interchanges.

All NCT customers are encouraged to read the latest guidance to keep themselves and others safe whilst travelling to or from Ruddington, and further afield, summarised below:

The key points to follow are:

• You must not use NCT’s buses if you are experiencing coronavirus symptoms, are self isolating or are clinically extremely vulnerable
• You must observe social contact rules and you must not travel with anyone who is not from the same household or support bubble
• Facial coverings must be worn at all times on the bus and cover your nose and mouth.
• Some people are exempt from wearing facial coverings, which is outlined in the Safer Travel Guidance along with suggested ways to let NCT’s drivers know that you are exempt.
• You are encouraged to wait for the next service if you feel you cannot keep your distance from other people.
• Cashless payment methods are preferred – contactless for adult pay as you go travel**, NCTX Buses app, Easyrider*** or Robin Hood.

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  Hand sanitiser dispensers are fitted to all NCT buses, for use just after you board and before you alight the bus

• Sit in the window seat only and away from other people (except other members of your own household or support bubble) when you can
• Travel side by side or behind other people, not facing them and make use of the upper deck on the Green 10
• Open windows to allow a fresh air supply to flow through the bus
• Avoid consuming food and drink on board
• Dispose of waste safely, including items such as used disposable face coverings
• When getting off the bus, press the bell in good time and remain in your seat until the bus stops. On the floor of Ruddington’s buses, there is a red circle where you should wait until the doors are opened.

You can watch an NCT video summarising the key points below…

…whilst more detailed safer travel guidance advice can be found >>HERE<<.

NCT says: “Thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times.”

UPDATE: 9th DECEMBER 2020: 

Great news for your #RuddyGoodDayOut! NCT has announced its Grouprider ticket will remain priced at £6 all day, every day for even longer. Usually available at £6 after 09:30 on weekdays, the lower price will remain available at all times up to and including 31st March 2021.

This ticket is available to buy on the bus from the driver or on the NCTX Buses app. Grouprider tickets cover up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2 adults) for unlimited journeys on NCT buses in Nottingham for the day.  >>MORE<<.

* You can find the current timetables for Ruddington’s Navy 3 >>HERE<< and Green 10 >>HERE<<.

** You can read about the option to make contactless payments aboard NCT’s buses >>HERE<<.

*** You can read about the “Scan and Go” QR Codes on NCT’s Easyrider mobile tickets >>HERE<<.