I notice the website states 'several new links across the area'. However some links also seem to be lost as a result.

Is there no longer a bus between Silksworth and East Herrington? This route had 10 buses per hour in the mid 90s. I know there probably isn't a lot of passengers making this journey, but I thought the large health centre in Silksworth would generate usage here. The Silksworth to Washington link is also lost.

I also don't understand the 61 running to Peterlee once an hour. This should be a separate route number, and run straight through Murton along the main road without serving the estates. I imagine this confuses passengers. The Penywell section should also have a different number.