A town will once again be able to access a shopping centre directly following the start of a six-month bus route trial. The 477 service, which starts in Swanley, stopped running to Darent Valley Hospital and Bluewater – only going as far as Dartford in October 2022. This meant many people living in the town who did not drive had no direct way of getting to hospital appointments and back. Since the full service was axed, Sevenoaks MP Laura Trott has been working with local councillors to encourage Arriva to re-consider the decision. Following a meeting last week, the bus company has agreed to a…
