Bus Interchange, Stevenage - 25 Sep 2022 (P1130369)

Sunday 25 September 2022 (1044) – Stevenage Bus Interchange opened on Sunday 26 June 2022 replacing the bus station at Town Square/Danestrete which is being redeveloped as a ‘multi-purpose event space’.

The Interchange, built on what had been the Leisure Centre long stay car park, comprises a covered building with ten bus loading bays waiting area. Interior facilities include a food outlet, toilet facilities and security offices.

The vehicle in the shot is Arriva Herts and Essex 4288 (GN14 GYH), a Wright Streetlite DF new in July 2014, which carries a heritage livery to mark the introduction of the ‘Stevenage Superbus’ network launched in July 1971. This striking colour scheme was introduced to launch a new era of bus services at a time when the traditional bus services were losing ground to the private car.