Derek Deedman

Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Bramber Castle Division

New Shopping Bus Service on offer for Small Dole

Compass Travel have a bus available for an additional shopping service on a Wednesday, and I have been contacted about the need for such a service from Small Dole to Brighton.

Clearly such a service would not provide the daily regular hourly service to Shoreham and Worthing lost when the 2A service timetable was changed, removing the connection with the 100 service, but if the shopping service was to Worthing –would it meet a need? The service could include Edberton, Fulking and Poynings.

Compass Travel say they would need to carry at least 15-20 people each week to justify it without a subsidy. And with fuel prices soaring it is unlikely  such a subsidy would be available from the County Council, which will be under pressure to increase the subsidy for existing routes.

So, is there a demand for an additional shopping bus service to Worthing or Brighton? Please let me know.

 

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