General Discussion
Would smaller buses use less petrol/diesel over the same route? Just thinking along the lines of a mini bus type of service.
Which is why they need to be subsidised?
More info: I've been told that the cuts " are because "there is currently no contractual involvement or financial support from Devon County Council " and Stagecoach has had to "review the route to make it commercially viable". (DCC's words) also "the Stagecoach depot at Shutterton has been closed down by the company."
Yes, I have to say that all this cutting back on public transport is ironic given that one of the reasons put forward for Dawlish having lots of new development is because of the good public transport links it has (had?). BTW can someone put the petition link on EoD please. I don't have a fb account. Also if any of you are on fb and twitter can you send out the link please and also email ...
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/don-t-stop-the-2-bus-from-hopping-maintain-the-2-bus-service-at-three-buses-an-hour (can someone kindly put the petition link on Eyes of Dawlish please -Ta)
check out page 2 of today's Dawlish Gazette
Click on this link for info on the Devon Home Choice scheme http://www.devonhomechoice.com/Devon_Home_Choice/CFEFaq.jsp?selectedMenu=Faq I'm genuinely interested to know how the Home Choice scheme is allegedly responsible for Dawlish having residents who have substance addiction problems. Can someone tell me please.
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/save-our-trains-sign-the-petition-in-bid-to-save-vital-train-services/story-29945824-detail/story.html
DAWLISH POSTER PARTY PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE - 2ND DECEMBER 2016 Dawlish Town Centre – 2pm to 4pm WASPI's will be hitting the centre of Dawlish on the 2nd December between 2pm and 4pm. Keep an eye open for us and stop us to chat, grab a few posters for your workplace and check out what's happening in WASPI world.
and more profits for Cross Country trains?
