Bus service diverted due to vandalism on Sheffield estate

A bus route in Sheffield has been altered because of repeated vandalism.
By Claire Lewis
Published 29th Nov 2020, 07:31 BST
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First South Yorkshire said its 51 service has been diverted to protect drivers and passengers.

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The firm said buses have been repeatedly attacked near to East Bank Medical Centre, Arbourthorne.

The number 51 bus service in Sheffield is operating a diverted route due to vandalism on the Arbourthorne estateThe number 51 bus service in Sheffield is operating a diverted route due to vandalism on the Arbourthorne estate
The number 51 bus service in Sheffield is operating a diverted route due to vandalism on the Arbourthorne estate

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Between Mondays and Fridays, services will be diverted via East Bank Road, Eastern Avenue and Dagnam Road in both directions from 5pm.

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At weekends buses will be diverted from noon.

The bus company said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused but this action has been take to safeguard our drivers and passengers.

“Due to repeated vandalism at East Bank Medical Centre the decision has been made to divert services via East Bank Road, Eastern Avenue and Dagnam Road in both directions.

“This will be in place until December 7. The diversion times are Monday to Friday, 5pm to end of service and from noon until end of service on weekends.”

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