"IT'S just a change of numbers" was the conclusion of passengers who learnt about the makeover of Grimsby's bus network.
The Stagecoach network will now switch to a 1 to 10 numbering system from Monday, September 1.
According to the firm, the new system is being introduced to make it easier to understand the range of connected bus services across Grimsby.
But it has caused concern among some of its users, who say it could lead to confusion, as it's not long since the bus numbers were last changed.
The latest key changes are:
3 and 4 are the new numbers for Services 13/14 Morrisons, Grimsby, Cleethorpes circular services.
5 is the new number for the Immingham to Grimsby service (from 45/46)
6 is the new number for Wybers Wood, Willows to Grimsby Town Centre (including Asda), replacing 16.
10 is the revised number replacing 9A, from Waltham to North Sea Lane via Grimsby Town Centre.
Services 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 remain unchanged, giving Grimsby the straight-forward 1 to 10 network.
Commercial manager (South) Andy Smith said members of the public have reacted well to the changes.
"It's going down well", he said. "Users are actually finding that plenty of the services will be a lot easier to use and access than they were before.
"We've found that moving to single numbers suits a lot of people and a lot of the numbers are actually going back to what they used to be anyway. There's no real confusion and the routes aren't changing, so it's all very simple. Plus they seem satisfied that we have told them about the changes well in advance.
"There are no major changes to the schedule either, so customers can be assured they won't lose out."
At an information day on Tuesday, passengers had the chance to learn more about the new approach, which was held at Grimsby's Riverhead Exchange.
Stagecoach staff were on hand to talk to bus users about the changes, as well as handing out leaflets.
Lillian Clark, from Cleethorpes, is a regular user of the bus services.
She said: "I think the changes are fine and I will get used to them in time.
"The only issue I can see is for tourists. It might cause some confusion to them as they'll be used to the old numbers."
Anne-Marie Sleeth, 22, added: "As long as they don't change the route I'm not bothered – it's nothing major."
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