New Year’s Resolutions 2023 - How travelling by bus can help you!

New years resolutions solved by bus

Yes, it’s that time of year again… But resolutions don’t have to be cheesy or cliche, they can really make a difference to people’s lives. Here are a host of great ways taking our buses can help improve your lifestyle and reach your goals in 2023.

Health & Fitness

The most popular resolutions tend to be centred around health and fitness, specifically losing weight or getting into better shape.

With our extensive network of buses, you’re sure to find a route that can help you make getting to your local gym easier and make it a part of your everyday routine. Or, if you’re not quite ready to take on the gym yet, you could just start by walking to a further bus stop to get those extra steps in.

On the other hand, if the gym isn’t for you, there are tons of new hobbies waiting for you to try, and you can be sure one of our stops won’t be far away. Try using our journey planner for a little inspiration.

Hidden gems

People often look to visit places they’ve never seen before to give their new year a fresh start. Luckily, the West Midlands, Coventry and beyond are all packed full of hidden gems for you to discover, with our routes providing a simple and convenient way to visit them.

Did you know from January 1st we made some changes? Whilst they may only be minor in some cases, we’re hoping adding more buses to certain routes will improve the frequency and reduce some overcrowding onboard. Even better for when you find those hidden gems! You can find out more in this 2023 service update.

Supporting local businesses

It’s been a shame to see many well-loved businesses close since the pandemic, however, we have also seen some excellent ones arrive too! For many, the new year brings inspiration to support the local community more.

You can take the bus to reach independent markets and shops, or use visiting independent bars, and restaurants as a great excuse to spend more time with friends and family, another popular resolution.

Saving money

With costs being a big deal at the moment, the new year often brings resolutions of trying to pinch the pennies a little tighter and save money.

Did you know we’ve frozen our prices for the start of the year? As part of the Government's Help for Household's scheme you'll be able to purchase an adult single ticket for just £2 and a child single ticket for £1, until 31st March 2023. You can find out more on our Tickets page, as well as group discounts and other options to help you save.

We also have a great blog post highlighting several excellent free things to see and do on our bus routes. Take a look for more inspiration of things to do for less.

Reducing stress & improving mental health

As well as focusing on physical health, more and more resolutions are now based around improving our mental states and keeping stress levels down.

Do you have a place that keeps you calm, or a wide open space where you can enjoy some fresh air or a long walk? Getting outside greatly improves our mental wellbeing, so make sure you make it to your favourite space on board our buses and take more time for yourself in 2023.

On World Mental Health Day we put together a blog to help people with ideas of how to take care of mental health issues they may be having. Please take a look if you need to.

You can tell us more about your resolutions and how our services fit into your goals through our social media channels below. We can’t wait to have you on board to help you hit them!