Supported bus consultation 2019 to 2020
We support some regional and local bus services by subsidising routes that are not commercially viable, along with the Welsh Government. These services operate on routes so residents who live along them can access employment, education, health care and social activities.
In 2018/19 a public consultation took place where residents were asked their views about subsidised buses and the removal of some services. The outcome was that we would continue to fully subsidise three popular local bus routes for a further 12 months. However funding for two fully subsidised routes, and four partly funded routes, was withdrawn.
This consultation follows a cabinet decision on the report submitted on 18 September 2018. This report proposed removing the remainder of bus subsidy for the financial year 2019/20. This is part of the proposed savings within the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2019-20 to 2022-23.
As a result of the cabinet decision, the bus services shown in the table below could be affected by this proposal:
| Service number | Operator | Route | Full or part funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | First Cymru | Bridgend to Aberkenfig via Pen-y-Fai (Monday to Saturday) | Part funded |
| 37 | Easyway | Maesteg Parc Estate (daytime, Monday to Saturday) | Fully funded |
| 73 | First Cymru | Bridgend to Blaengarw, (evenings, Monday to Saturday) | Part funded |
| 76 | First Cymru | Bridgend to Bettws, Vale View Diversion (Monday to Saturday) | Part funded |
| 51 | Easyway | Bridgend to Oaklands Road, Bridgend, by Park Street (daytime, Monday to Saturday) | Fully funded |
| 803 | Easyway | Danygraig to Porthcawl (Monday to Saturday) | Fully funded |
| 61 | Peyton Travel | Nottage to Porthcawl circular (Monday to Saturday) | Fully funded |
| 16 | Easyway | Bridgend to Blaengarw via Heol-y-Myndd and Braich-y-cymmer (daytime Monday to Saturday) | Fully funded |
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Consultation period where we welcome your views on the proposal. | 17 December 2018 to 10 March 2019 |
| Consultation report to Cabinet on the outcomes of the consultation. | 16 April 2019 |
| Consultation report published on our website’s consultation page | 24 April 2019 |
How to respond
You can make your views known by completing either:
- completing the online survey
- completing the accessible online survey
- the paper survey
- the accessible paper survey
Alternative formats are also available upon request.
Contact
Consultation and Engagement Team
Don’t forget you can still have your say on improving council services by joining the Citizen’s Panel.
Documents
- Cabinet Report, Supported Bus Services 2018 to 2019 (PDF 108Kb)
- Timetables (PDF 267Kb)
- Accessible timetables (PDF 267Kb)