Bus wars spark havoc for commuters as leafy village residents left 'confused' following £860k contract row

Bus wars spark havoc for commuters as leafy village residents left 'confused' following £860k contract row

Hundreds of commuters have been left feeling dazed and confused after two rival bus companies went to war over an £860,000 contract handed out by Essex County Council.Sandon, a quaint Essex village just outside Chelmsford, is now at the frontline of a battle for thousands of customers after a major change to the local Park & Ride service.Two rival bus companies – Central Connect and First Bus – are now providing two almost identical services on …