New bus boost for Coventry City's return to Premier League

New bus boost for Sky Blues return to top-flight

A new direct bus service linking Coventry Railway Station and Coventry Building Society Arena, home of the city's football club, is set to be introduced.

The new service will begin on Saturday 29 August when the Sky Blues play their first home game back in the Premier League after 25 years away from the top-flight.

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said he struck the deal to ensure football fans, concert goers and visitors can get to the CBS Arena as well as back to their train more easily.

The new extended number 20 service will run seven days a week until 23:00 BST, and will stop a short walk from the stadium on Foleshill Road – until now it has finished in the city centre in Trinity Street.

Parker launched the new service following a request from the council and Coventry City Football Club.

The new service will run late into the night to "support the Arena's ambition to stage more concerts and events", Parker said.

The deal will also allow for extra 'football special' buses on busy matchdays.

Parker added: "This is about making it much easier and quicker for thousands of football fans to get to the game when taking the train to and from Coventry.

"Football is such a massive part of people's lives, and that's why we're investing millions to improve matchday travel for fans."

Councillor Lynnette Kelly, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change, said it is "great news for travelling fans and local people".

"It's set to be an exciting season on and off the pitch at the CBS, and the club and the wider city are ready to welcome fans from across the country for games back in the top-flight," she added.

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