(02 Aug 2021, 6:50 pm)Michael wrote Seen this comment on the GNE Facebook page:
Hi all,
I am petitioning to durham county council to prevent the closure of the 71 bus from Chester le Street to Seaham, this is the only direct route to Seaham.
This won't just affect myself but others who rely on this bus, elderly passengers will lose there freedom who use this bus to get out and about.
Please let's flood dutham County council and go north east so they can present to the council, I'd really appreciate your support. Please put yes on my post if you would like to keep the bus 71.
Thank you in advance.
Go North East
Not sure who the poster is but they seem to be informed that the 71 is being stopped because of Durham County Council rather than Go North East. Presumably they’re suggesting some subsidiary is being withdrawn, I’m not sure what sections DCC fund, but of course the bus company could take on these routes commercially.
I notice at least one person commenting that they didn’t know about the 71 route and it’s an interesting point, maybe more needs to be done to raise awareness of routes, it’s one thing pushing ticket options, new zones and extra day tripper routes and the like, but perhaps more promotion of their normal routes?