Now First start consultation on “low usage” services
Just a few weeks after the York Council withdrew its threat to withdraw subsidies from services like the number 12, it seems that First themselves are now planning cuts.
Their web site says
“We’re undertaking some face-to-face consultation events and running an online survey to seek your views on services operating in the South West of York covering Acomb to Copmanthorpe as well as Haxby in the North.
Some services operating in these areas are experiencing low levels of usage which we’d like to address, to ensure that our buses go to the right places and that the levels of service meets the demand.
Our survey asks for feedback on your travel choices made within your area as well as ways to improve or amend our existing services.
It’s hoped that this feedback will assist in the development of the network to improve usage and long term viability of these services.
Come and meet us face-to-face at these events:
- Thursday 12 February 1000-1300 Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre
- Thursday 12 February1400-1600 Copmanthorpe Youth Club, School Lane
- Friday 13 February 1430-1730 Snow Room G035, City of York Council Offices
- Tuesday 24 February 1230-1530 Haxby & Wigginton Methodist Church Hall
If you’re not able to see us at one of these events, we still want your views – please let us know what you think by completing our online survey which is open until Saturday 28 February”.
The main concerns relate to possible reductions in the frequency of the number 12 service which provides a link between the City centre and Woodthorpe. The future of the popular number 4 service is also understood to be under review.