James Wharton MP

Tonight I attended a meeting of the Connect Tees Valley Bus Users Forum at the Swallow Hotel.  It was an initial meeting to attempt to set up a forum so that bus service users can have a real say on our local transport strategies and direct link to operators.  It was an interesting meeting but I am concerned that, as often happens with any bus services reorganisation, it could simply be a way of cutting back on the less financially profitable routes.  I suppose time will tell but at least local people are being given the chance to be involved with the decision making process.