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Letters: “Public transport is supposed to serve the public”

I'd like (if possible) for some attention to be brought to the rapidly declining bus service in and around the Bedford area. I'd like to particularly highlight the Route 41 from Bedford to Northampton...

Monthly column: Positive developments are continuing across the Borough

In my last column, I wrote about the importance of investing in our Borough. That matters because councils should not just manage decline or leave key sites to sit empty...

Letters: “We have lived in Kempston since 1998 and the buses just get busier”

The letter from Stagecoach states that less than 80 passengers a day use the 53 and that there is an 11 per cent drop in bus usage. I think that Stagecoach needs to look at the accuracy...

Bus cuts to hit Putnoe and Goldington as Stagecoach reshapes Bedford network

Parts of Putnoe, Goldington and north Bedford face bus cuts under Stagecoach changes, while other routes will be extended or improved from 31 May. Changes to Bedford’s...

Bedford autism charity receives ‘neighbourly’ grant from Stagecoach bus operator

As part of a scheme to distribute community grants across the UK, Stagecoach, the parent of major local bus operator Stagecoach East, has supported a local community organisation, in...

Greens call for public ownership of bus network as further cuts are discussed

Bedford's Green councillors have responded to news of further cuts to bus services by saying the service should be brought into public ownership. Their comments come after...

No injuries after bus crashes into central reservation near Goldington Road

A bus has crashed into a central reservation on the junction between Goldington Road and St Peter's Street early this morning, but there has been no reported injuries. A statement...

Stagecoach introduce ‘journey assistance cards’ to help bus passengers in Bedford

Local bus service, Stagecoach have introduced free 'journey assistance cards' in order to help passengers who require further help on their bus journeys around the Borough...

Bus service review shows “inefficiencies” says Bedford’s deputy mayor

A review of Bedford borough’s rural bus services has shown inefficiencies, the deputy mayor has said. But when the routes become more efficient money will be available to...

Council should do more to help with bus timetables across Borough says councillor

A Bedford Borough cllr had said the council should get bus operators to “clock-face” bus schedules as residents are complaining about buses turning up within minutes of each other...

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