Better Buses for All

More cash needed say public transport chiefs
Nov 7 2007
by Joanne Douglas, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
 
PUBLIC transport in the region has been underfunded, Metro bosses say.
Plans to make it more sustainable have been welcomed as the chairman of Metro says action needs to be taken quickly to resolve the issue.

Metro wants to add more low-carbon transport to its fleet, but it needs the public’s backing when the Government’s Transport Department holds a regional consultation into the allocation of £20bn.
Research released by the department shows there has been decades of under- investment in the transport infrastructure.

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On the www there are some fantastic resources to find information, here are some comments found on the Wakefield Express website from Arrivas Management about the service they provide!

July 2007 - Arriva in Good Shape according to departing MD  

"three years ago the company found it difficult to recruit staff, the company struggled to get buses out on time and keep them running, but now costs had been cut, training had improved and staff numbers had increased. 

Service had gone from mediocre to the top in Arriva UK"

Comments to the paper by the departing Managing Director Phil Stone.

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MD changes are improvements to meet passenger needs???????

Referring to the changes to the 935 & 448 services..........

“Following our consultation we will be introducing some route and timetable alterations in order to improve reliability and meet the needs of our passengers."

“We have worked closely with Metro in order to implement changes that will ensure West Yorkshire has a strong, sustainable network of bus services for the future."

Phil Stones comments in reaction to the changes earlier in the year.

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Pensioner left with no buses since the withdrawl of  the 935 

A pensioner wrote complaining about the withdrawl of the 935 service, living in Kitchenroyd she now have no bus service into Wakefield without having to wallk 1/2 a mile in one direction or a mile in another.

Arrivas repsonse to the press........

Paul Adcock, operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, said: "I was sorry to learn that Mrs M Baines has been experiencing difficulties. I would like to explain that due to the reduction in usage following the closure of Bretton Campus we have had to withdraw service 448 and combine it with service 935."

Factually incorrect!!!!! 

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If you know of any articles relating to the recent changes especially where Arriva comment please let us know and we will try to add it to here for everyones amusement!