Get on the buses with your views

A council is urging you to get on board and tell it what you want from local bus services.

Lincolnshire County Council has launched a consultation to put together a plan of how bus services should be delivered.
And it hopes that will unlock government funding as part of the ‘Bus Back Better’ proposal.
A spokesman for the authority said: “We’re putting together a plan to help improve bus services in the county, and we’d like to know your thoughts.
“To help us shape our plan to improve Lincolnshire’s bus services, we want to hear your experience using buses, whether that has changed through the pandemic, and what would help you use bus services more.
“The government has pledged £3bn in funding across the country to help deliver these plans, and we want to secure a fair share of that funding for Lincolnshire by putting together a comprehensive plan.”
You can complete the Bus Service Improvement Plan survey by visiting www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/engagement.
The survey will close on Monday, August 30.
If you’d like a paper copy of the survey to complete, call the Transport Helpline on 0345 4564474 and one can be posted to you. Lines are open Monday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm.
Coun Richard Davies, executive member for transport (pictured) said: “During the pandemic we saw passenger numbers plummet, and even as restrictions have eased, numbers have been slow to recover.
“We’ve provided a lot of support to operators over the past 18 months, and now, rather than just looking at a recovery plan for the sector, we’re keen to see this as an opportunity to improve services in the county.
“In the government’s strategy, they cite London’s bus network as their shining example. Whilst there are lessons we can learn from the way services operate in the capital, Lincolnshire is not London.
“We have our own unique challenges when it comes to buses, especially in rural areas, which is why we want to hear from residents about their experiences and thoughts.”