I'm trying to find out about the fate of the Sunday (V2) Bedford to Cranfield service jointly supported by Central Beds (along with Bedford Borough). It was earmarked for the axe last December and things still look bleak.
CBC identified a saving of £9,000 and a report commented: “Moderate impact on Cranfield Uni, Cranfield, the Sheltons and Marston Moretaine.”
Last week Central Beds sent a notice stating: “Following recent reports in the local and national press about changes to bus services, we thought that it would be beneficial for you to receive a breakdown of all the services within Central Bedfordshire that will be affected. These changes were agreed as part of a savings package that was discussed at the 7 December Executive meeting.
The current list did not include the V2. But a council officer couldn't enlighten me and was taking further advice. And a source at Bedford Borough said the service would continue for the immediate future after 28 March.
Cranfield Parish Council and Cranfield University are drafting a joint letter appealing to both councils to keep the service going. At the same time they are pledging to work with councils and bus service providers to find innovative ways of plugging the growing public transport gaps in the area.
Evening services from Milton Keynes are also under threat. In addition it is reported that those on free passes such as older people will not be able to travel before 10.30
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