(02 Jun 2016, 6:50 pm)Michael wrote This in related to the upcoming Stagecoach in Sunderland from this Sunderland
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Sunderland OAPs fight bus service changes
They have now met with Washington and Sunderland West MP Bridget Phillipson, to hand over petitions, they hope will influence Stagecoach to keep the services running.
Elderly Oakfield Court residents, are concerned that they will have to walk to the Board Inn roundabout on the A690, approximately half-a-mile away, to catch the Number 4 bus. A petition attracted 76 signatures.
The Plains Road residents, many of whom are in their 80s, also face a similar hike for the Number 18 and 19 services, which they face losing altogether in the evenings.
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/sunde...-1-7944408
I thought Bridget Phillipson would be involved!
The 18/19 don't even on an evening haha
What's wrong with that? Local MP getting involved in local issues. I'd expect the same from the person I elect.
Whilst I don't particularly agree with cut backs in the first place, it's evident that Nexus should be stepping in, if there's a need such as the one described. I don't know why the Echo haven't contacted Huw Lewis for a soundbite?