Calls for Bank Holiday Buses

20th December 2007

Sheffield Green Party today condemned the lack of bus services on New Year's Day and Boxing Day. They say the missing buses are a sign of the poor service provided by private operators.

Green Party Transport Spokesperson Rob Murphy said 'Many people wish to travel on Bank Holidays with sporting events, visits to relatives and 'days out' high on the list of festive activities. On New Year's Day we have train and tram services but no buses. Once again the unregulated bus network is leaving potential passengers stranded.'

He added 'To reduce traffic congestion we need a fully integrated public transport system, and this is impossible without local authority control of the buses. Reliable and comprehensive public transport benefits everyone car drivers and non-car drivers, businesses and residents, young and old.

ENDS

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