Have your say on travelling by bus in Essex

19 May 25

Essex County Council is inviting residents, passengers, and local communities to take part in a new bus survey during June 2025. 

The online survey is taking place on Monday 2 June to Monday 30 June 2025. Whether you’re a regular bus user or someone who would like to use buses more, your views are important.

In addition to the online survey, a face-to-face consultation will take place from Monday 16 June to Friday 27 June 2025 at six locations across Essex. Look out for our survey teams at the following places:

  • Basildon town – Railway station / Bus station – Saturday 21 June, Monday 23 June,  Tuesday 24 June, Friday 27 June.

  • Basildon University Hospital – Monday 16 June, Wednesday 18 June, Friday 20 June, Saturday 21 June, Wednesday 25 June, Friday 27 June.

  • Billericay – Train station – Tuesday 17 June, Friday 20 June, Wednesday 25 June, Thursday 26 June, Friday 27 June, Saturday 28 June.

  • Harlow – Town Centre / Rail station – Tuesday 17 June, Thursday 19 June, Saturday 21 June, Wednesday 25 June.

  • Chelmsford – Railway station / Bus Station – Monday 16 June, Tuesday 17 June, Thursday 19 June, Saturday 21 June, Monday 23 June, Thursday 26 June.

  • Colchester – Osbourne Street – Tuesday 17 June, Thursday 19 June, Friday 20 June, Saturday 21 June, Monday 23 June, Tuesday 24 June.

Also, a QR code for the survey can be found on a selection of our digital bus shelter screens. 

We want to hear from a wide range of voices across the county—so whether you travel by bus regularly, occasionally, or not at all, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts.

Take part in the online survey here

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