I can remember that for some 15+ years various councillors at WTC & FDC
(All credit to them) have tried to get our Bus Service to serve the community better.
and more frequently – Not one unfortunately has had any success – a vast uphill struggle – which I say I did not get very involved in
(no one asked me too).
Now with the impending departure/retirement of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) mayor Dr Nik Johnson has chosen to franchise the region’s bus system.
This means that bus services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be under greater public control, with CPCA able to set fares, routes, timetables and service standards.
Dr Johnson described the decision as “one of the most significant moments for local public transport in decades”.
When a nice lady who I won’t name had a go at me (why not) about the bus service in Whittlesey (nearly an hour’s worth) –
I asked her when was the last time she used a bus (I already knew the answer) to which she replied up until then never.
Now said lady on getting her ‘free bus pass’ uses the service regularly (all over the country I may add)…..
Question Roy – Do I have a bus pass – Answer Yes – but I’ve never yet used it…..yet
Good form of ID though – over 65!