GETTING ready for Christmas has just become a little easier for residents in rural areas East Sussex, thanks to a special travel offer.

On Saturdays in the run up to Christmas residents can use East Sussex County Council’s on-demand bus service for just £1, when paying in person on the bus.

Flexibus, which operates in areas of East Sussex where there are limited or no bus services, connects people with their nearest town or to the wider public transport network.

Flexibus journeys can be booked up to a week in advance on the Ride Pingo app, which can be downloaded using a QR code, or by calling 01273 078203 (6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday).

More information about Flexibus and how it works, and the QR code for the Ride Pingo app, can be found at www.eastsussex.gov.uk/roads-transport/public/flexibus