Tuesday, 17 January 2012 15:20

East Sussex County Council is asking local people for their views on plans to change some Rider bus services. These are mostly in the Lewes, Newhaven and Seaford areas.

Services affected include:

• 119, 120, 123, 126, 128, 143, 145
• school journeys on 92A, 92B, 92C and 121.

These services are being reviewed after Renown Coaches gave notice to terminate some of the contracts the company holds to run supported bus services for the Council. The bus company says the main reason for doing so is due to significant increases in fuel costs since they took on these contracts in 2009.

The County Council has looked at the current use of these bus services to help plan for replacements. Due to budget limitations and rising costs affecting all bus operators, some less-used services are likely to be reduced. However, in response to comments we have previously received, we are also planning some improvements to services.

You can see the proposals on our website and find out how you can give your views at:

www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/2012/riderbuses/

Comments can be sent in by post or email, to:

East Sussex County Council
B2 Passenger Transport
Freepost LW43
Lewes BN7 1BR

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The closing date for comments is 3 February 2012.

We will take views into account while developing the final timetables. The revised services will come into effect from 22 April 2012, following a competitive tendering process.