Chelmsford Park and Ride  Chelmsford Park and Ride is a park and ride bus service operated by First Essex on behalf of Essex County Council. Two routes are operated serving two park and ride sites in Sandon and Chelmer Valley. The service was suspended on the 28th March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two services are operated, Cross City and Sandon Circular. The Cross City service operates throughout the day with the Sandon Circular operating during peak hours only. Currently there are two park and ride sites in Chelmsford. One in Sandon southeast of the city and another in Chelmer Valley to the north of the city. During the COVID-19 pandemic Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Site was used as a temporary mortuary.