Park and Ride

Park and ride busPark and Ride schemes in Kent are run by the district or borough councils.

They provide a cheaper and faster way for visitors to get to the town centre.

There are two Park and Ride schemes in Kent:

What is Park and Ride?

A Park and Ride scheme allows you to park your vehicle in a car park outside town, and then use a special, frequent bus service to get into the town centre.

Why use Park and Ride?

The advantages of Park and Ride schemes for road users are:

  • less time spent in traffic and trying to park
  • usually much cheaper than town centre car parks
  • Park and Ride buses use bus lanes and often have priority at traffic lights
  • driver and passengers can travel on a single ticket.

The benefits for residents and the local authorities are:

  • less congestion
  • less nuisance parking
  • safer roads
  • less noise and pollution - better environment
  • less damage to historic buildings from traffic.
 

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