Following the recent update from Arriva regarding revisions to the Leicestershire bus network to better match passenger demand, we can now share an update on what is happening to service 12.
Thanks to strong passenger demand, the Arriva 12 service will continue to provide important links for the local community from Monday to Friday. However, following a review of passenger numbers, Saturday journeys on service 12 will no longer operate from 22 August 2026.
Leicestershire County Council are aware that residents need to have access to a Saturday service therefore a replacement bookable taxi service operated by Coalville Cabs for Whitwick residents serving Cademen St, King Richards Hill, St Bernards Rd and Church Lane to and from Coalville town centre will be introduced.
This service will be available from 7:00am and 7:00pm on Saturdays with fares matching what was previously charged on the 12 bus service. We will closely monitor this bookable service to ensure it continues to meet the communities needs for Saturday journeys.
More information on this change can be found at https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/public-transport/bus-service-updates/
We encourage anyone with questions to contact ChooseHowYouMove@leics.gov.uk.