THE Blackburn Bus Company is introducing revised timetables for its services on Sunday to ensure it can get NHS staff and key workers to and from their employment.

It has also introduced a new cleaning regime to make certain drivers and passengers stay safe during the coronavirus crisis.

The firm's chief executive Alex Hornby is urging urging key workers and others depending on the bus in the current Covid-19 pandemic to check timetables carefully before making a journey.

The Blackburn Bus Company is carefully revising schedules to take account of reduced demand while ensuring that key workers can get to work, children can travel to schools, and those without cars can reach essential shops and services.

Mr Hornby said: “On a personal note, I remain extremely grateful to our drivers on the front line as well as all those behind the scenes for all their incredible efforts in helping our town and region at this critical time.

“I’d like to remind everyone that travel is only for those who really need it most. Most of our bus routes are running, just less often than usual, as we focus our resources on providing essential travel."