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Station Road, Little Dunmow will be closed from 12th Sep until 15th Nov
Buses heading towards Stansted will follow normal line of route until Tanton road when they will turn around on the mini roundabout, heading back along route to Dunmow road towards Great Dunmow. (1/4)
Yesterday, the Southend City Bus was officially launched into service!
We transformed a double-decker bus to celebrate Southend's new city status and as a lasting tribute to Sir David Amess and all of his incredible work.
Come and join in the fun at the Southend Christmas Spectacular and jump on board the bus for storytime. We’re here all day from 12pm until 4pm! 🎄🎅🏼
📜 Storytimes: 1230, 13:00, 14:30 and 15:30.
On Sunday 26th March we had the pleasure of inviting Paddy Vaughan into the Hemel Hempstead depot for a visit, Paddy has Autism and buses is one of his main passions in life. Ian Liddle, our duty Manager at our Hemel depot, hosted the tour and which Paddy absolutely loved.
❤️🚌
You can now travel by bus for just £2! From now until 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. Find out more at
#GetAroundforTwoPound
Our colleagues across Arriva Group are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this very sad time.
Industrial Action Update: Unite the Union has confirmed there will be no industrial action across the Arriva Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire regions on Friday 16th September – as a mark of respect, following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
On Sunday our Southend depot played against a team from our Hemel/Ware depots in a charity football match.
Although they lost 8-2 on the day they did raise £885 for Triple T's which is a part of
@savs_southend
Well done to everyone who took part! 👏
@thejasminesixx
Hello Jasmine, There is an active issue with the app and website at the moment, the digital team are aware of this and they’re working to have it resolved as soon as possible. ^SC
On Remembrance Sunday we’ll be offering free travel for our serving Armed Forces personnel (both regular and reservists), veterans and cadets. 🌹
🚍 When you board, show your ID card or veteran’s badge.
📜 T&Cs apply
We are very pleased for our customers and colleagues across the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Bedfordshire regions - that we have been able to reach an agreement with Unite. Our pay offer has been accepted, through a ballot by Unite members across the region.
Inspiring hope when it was needed most, Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than £32m back in 2020 for the NHS, by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday. Rest in peace.
For the latest travel news, please use the "Plan a Journey" section on our website and/or app. We are experiencing service disruption across some parts of our network due to national staff shortages, and we appreciate your patience at this time:
@chellebt
Hello there is a fault with this service showing in the app, which has been reported through, please use and refer to the map to track buses. ^LB
From 2nd October 2022, we will be begin to run the following Sunday HCC contracted services: 242, 404 and 405. In addition we will also be providing some additional Sunday journeys on Service 401.
Timetables for these services will be online in due course
Get around for just £2! From 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. So, wherever you’re heading, why not get there by bus? Find out more at
#GetAroundforTwoPound
HERTS UPDATE: We are continuing discussions this Thursday with Unite. We remain committed to reaching a resolution this week, which will prevent industrial action from happening on Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th September and we will ensure customers are notified of talk outcomes
Everyone at Arriva is deeply saddened to hear about the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.
Due to the hot weather our Stevenage depot team were out and about yesterday and today ensuring our drivers were hydrated with bottled water and even the odd ice lolly. ☀️
Congratulations to Michael Wilkinson for 40 years’ service at our Arriva Stevenage depot. We had a small gathering with a cake and memento so we could all celebrate his service! Thank you, Michael, for all your hard work.
#Harlow
Please note due to operational difficulties there will be buses missing from our services today, these have been cancelled on the app
Route's affected are 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 508, 509, 510
Please accept our apologies
We are making some important changes to our bus network in Hertfordshire so it can continue to connect communities and boost vital services.
Please follow the link where all of the changes which will come into effect from the 19th November are listed:
We'll be in Southend Travel Centre from 830am until 1130am with our new timetables for our service changes from 28 July. Look out for the Arriva team handing timetables out.
#Southend
Travel by bus this winter for just £2 - from 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. Find out more at
#GetAroundforTwoPound
#Southend
Good morning all. It appears that we are still having issues with cars blocking bus routes and causing congestion. Expect major delays to services, and some curtailments throughout the day. We will post any diversions if they occur. We apologise for any inconvenience.
#Southend
. Due to Roadworks and selfish parking at Belgrave Road, Buses are currently unable to turn around, Service 29 will be terminating at Belfairs Woodcutters ufn. we appologise for this.
On Sunday 7th November staff and members of Arriva Southend FC, walked 19 miles from Southend to Rayleigh and back via 2 Southend bus routes.
The team raised around £500 to pay for the Charity Triple T's children’s Christmas parties.
We are excited to announce we have restored one of our Stevenage fleet into the iconic SB branding.
We were thrilled to have the Deputy Mayoress in attendance for the official launch and to help us look back on our heritage.
From Sunday 19th November - Service 97 will see a change to the 06:13 departure from Stotfold to Hitchin, this journey will operate 15 minutes earlier, leaving Stotfold instead at 05:58, Monday to Fridays.
#Southend
- Warners Bridge Closed for resurfacing works.
21st August - 26th August between 20:00 -05:00
Service 7/8 on diversion via Eastwoodbury Lane, St Lawrence Way, Nestuda Way, Cherry Orchard Way & Hall Road. Diversion Both Directions.
Manners Way will be closed between 0930-1530 from 29 April – 2 May. Service 9 will be diverted. Rayleigh bound will divert via Prittlewell Chase and Hobleythick Lane. East Beach services will divert via Rochford Road after Oakengrange and A127 to Cuckoo Corner.
From 7th January 2024 we will be making some changes to bus services in East Hertfordshire to compliment our recent service enhancements in other parts of the county.
Full details of the changes, along with downloadable timetable books can be found here:
#Southend
There is a police incident in Southend City Centre. Services are currently unable to enter Southend bus station from either direction as the police have closed the area.
#Southend
We are already experiencing delays across all services due to congestion around petrol stations. We apologise for any inconvenience but there will be disruption throughout the day due to the panic buying of petrol and diesel.
Important changes to our bus network in Hertfordshire are coming! This is so it can continue to connect communities and boost vital services.
Please follow the link where all of the changes which will come into effect from the 19th November are listed:
Today is World Diabetes Day, members of our Colchester depot are taking on the
#NailingDiabetes
challenge to help turn the UK blue by painting their nails blue so that others living with diabetes know they’re not alone💙
We are happy to announce that from tomorrow our buses will be serving the newly completed Stevenage bus Interchange.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🚌
On Remembrance Sunday we’ll be offering free travel for our serving Armed Forces personnel (both regular and reservists), veterans and cadets. When you board, show your ID card or veteran’s badge. T&Cs apply
In memory of all those who have given their lives in the line of duty, we will be observing a 2-minute silence at 11:00 am today. During this time our buses may pull over and remain stationary if it is safe and legal to do so.
We're currently experiencing cancellations & delays due to severe weather in the region. Please continue to check our social media, website and app for further service updates.
If you are travelling today, please take extra care and allow extra time for your journey. ❄️⚠️
On Remembrance Sunday, we'll be offering free bus travel for serving Armed Forces personnel (both regular and reservists), veterans and cadets. When you board, show your Armed Forces ID, Armed Forces Veteran ID or MOD issued Veteran’s Badge. T&Cs apply
#Southend
- Services 7, 8, 9 & 29 are unable to serve to Chichester Road and Queensway due to a Fire, the above services are on diversion via Sutton Rd and East St in both directions until further notice.
We are expecting delays on all services.
#Hemel
All Services Running as normal apart from 357 - Disruption:
Hilldyke estate/conquerors hill in Wheathampstead (NO SERVICE)
Furzehill Road Borehamwood MANOR WAY (NO SERVICE)
Broadstone estate Harpenden (NO SERVICE)
Pickford Hill Batford estate (NO SERVICE)
On Sunday 5th September we had 11 Southend drivers complete "The Nuts challenge" raising £1356 for Little Havens Hospice with donations still coming in!
Well done to everyone involved! 🙌❤️
#fundraising
#charity
#bekind
#Harlow
please accept our apologies but due to flooding on London Road in Sawbridgeworth the buses are on diversion through High Wych and Gilston. Harlow Mill through to the White Lion are not currently served by 508/509/510
Arriva Southend recently installed a brand-new bus stop wall vinyl at ‘Southend Care’. The wall vinyl is to replicate a bus stop for the residents as studies have found them to be a place of comfort and relaxation for those suffering from dementia.
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#Southend
Service 1's are temporarily diverted via Chalkwell Avenue, and Kings Road along Leigh Broadway, returning to line of route from Hadliegh Road. This is because of a serious RTI near Chalkwell Park.
In memory of all those who have given their lives in the line of duty, we will be observing a 2-minute silence at 11:00am today. During this time our buses may pull over and remain stationary if it is safe and legal to do so.
Travel by bus this winter for just £2 - from 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. Find out more at
#GetAroundforTwoPound
Jaspers 2nd bus training session was completed this morning!
We want Jasper to get the very best training by helping to raise the money needed to send him off to professional training school!
If you would like to contribute:
Please accept our apologies but due to significant operational issues Arriva Ware depot will have a significantly reduced service on the 310 and 251 routes and a reduced service on the 323 and 395
We are working to correct the issues and resume the normal level of service
With the cost of living increasing, why not swap the car for the bus this month to see how much you could save? In addition to saving money, research has found that if everyone took just 1 bus trip per month, there would be a 2 million-tonne reduction in CO2 emissions per year.
Some of Southend depots football team met up with SAVS Triple T's on Wednesday morning, finding out about the work they do as well as presenting them a cheque for the money raised in the charity football match.
More charity fundraisers for SAVS are already in the pipeline.
Important changes to our bus network in Hertfordshire come into effect this Sunday!
Please follow the link where all of the changes which will come into effect from the 19th November are listed:
Please be aware of our Exact Fare No Change policy onboard our buses. Any excess fare money will be donated to the NHS through their Charities Together fundraising scheme. You can avoid using cash by paying for your journey with contactless:
#HertsandEssex
Changes to
#Stevenage
services from 15 August:
🚌 Chells to Stevenage 1
🚌 Shephall to Stevenage 6
🚌 Grange Estate to Stevenage 55
🚌 Hitchin to Letchworth, Baldock or Stotfold 97/98
🚌 Stevenage to
@thejhnschool
856
Visit for full details.
From Sunday 12th June 2022 we will be operating two new services:
Services SB10 and 390 will continue to be run to the same timetables as the previous operators.
Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend 🚌👑
Services will be running a Sunday service on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June, normal service on Saturday and Sunday.
Southend Service 2 will not be serving Nicholson House bus stop for the rest of this week due to gas works. These works will move over the next 20 weeks so please watch for service disruption updates over the coming weeks.
Travel by bus this winter for just £2 - from 1st January to 31st March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2. Find out more at
#GetAroundforTwoPound
Due to the spread of the new COVID-19 variant, the government is urging everyone to stay home if possible. If your journey is essential, please travel safely:
⚠️Face coverings must be worn. Exemptions apply
⚠️Sit one per row
⚠️Pay by contactless or app
⚠️Exact cash fares only
May Bank Holiday weekend is almost here! 🌸
Services in Herts & Essex will be running a Sunday service on Monday 6th May.
Visit our website for all bank holiday service information -
Last week our Stevenage depot General Manager Alan, alongside Andrew and Richard were behind the grill providing our drivers with hot food, drinks and fruit before they started their day.
Would you like to be a part of this amazing team?
#Southend
There is heavy congestion in Southend City today becuase of day trippers making the most of the fine weather and our great beach. The congestion may cause some delays to services across the entire network with some buses running up to 30 minutes late.
#harlow
Please note that due to the police closing a number of roads in Harlow our services are currently experiencing severe difficulties with service 6, 10 and 724 particularly affected services running with delays We are currently unable to serve Harlow town station
Please remember to pay by contactless or use the Arriva UK Bus app wherever possible. If you are paying by cash, please pay the exact fare. Download our app:
This will change between 14:45 and 15:45 when St Andrews Avenue and Harwich Road close with the buses on service 1 diverting via Hythe Hill and Avon Way and buses on service 2 diverting via Cowdray Avenue.
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#Southend
. Due to a burst water main at Ashingdon Schools, Route 7 to Rayleigh will divert via Route 8. Via Rectory Road & Hawkwell. This will be both directions.
On the August Bank Holiday (Monday 31th August), our services will be running to different timetables.
Find out more about the services where you live: