A BUS company has announced it will operate on modified schedules during the coronavirus outbreak to keep drivers and commuters safe.

Swindon’s Bus Company issued a statement on its website yesterday to inform passengers of its current plans.

In a statement published on its website, the bus company said: “ Many of you will still need to travel to-and-from work, school and college.

“In view of this, we continue to run our bus services, for now, as planned.

“Like many businesses, we are anticipating colleague absence, which may mean cancelling some journeys at short notice.

“We will do this to minimise impact on the majority of routes. Please allow extra time for your journey in case of any last-minute cancellations.

“Our current plan is to bring in special timetables with effect from Monday 6 April. The detail of this is being worked on by our local team and we will update our website with the details much nearer the time. “

Swindon’s bus will post regular daily updates on its website.