Community invited to offer constructive criticism of and suggestions for m.connect service around Moray

FINDHORN, Kinloss and Forres residents are being invited to comment on Moray's on-demand buses.

The m.connect service, officially launched last August, offers passengers the chance to choose an exact pick-up and drop-off location by using an Uber-style app.

Phase one featured a timetabled service from Forbeshill through town to Knockomie five days-a-week from 8.40am-5pm, as well as the on-demand operation.

Locals can book their journey between an hour and two weeks before their time slot but the service is still to be fully rolled out across the region.

As well as the current bus network and consultation events in 2024, phase 2 will be determined through detailed analysis of demand, informing the project board where m.connect should expand and what times and days the services should operate in future.

Now, a series of drop-in sessions is being held across towns and villages throughout Moray for anyone who uses the service to share their views.

Topics up for discussion also include what needs improved as well as what the ideal type of bus service would look like.

Councillor Marc Macrae, Chair of Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee, said: "These engagement sessions are open to the whole community to get involved and we’re relying on locals to help shape public bus services that link communities to employment, educational and leisure facilities better."

Local drop-in sessions take place on: Thursday, March 21 from 2-4pm at Findhorn Village Centre; Tuesday, March 26 from 9.30-11.30am at Kinloss Village Hall; and Thursday, March 28 from 9am-12pm at Forres House Community Centre.

See http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_125954.html for more information.