A group of elderly Mapperley residents are fighting to save a 'lifeline' bus service after its operator said current funding can no longer be justified. .
"I first heard about this around three weeks ago and later had it confirmed by the CT4N manager. There should be a public consultation before any decision is made. But the bus stops for this service entail a walk of 400 metres from Sherwood Vale, rather than the current situation of residents being able to catch a bus almost outside their front door. There is a slightly shorter route to the Winchester Court flats, where the number 40 bus picks up passengers between 9.30am and 4.30pm, but residents say the path is overgrown with nettles and brambles and the pavements along either walk are often incredibly narrow.
Nigel Eggleton, the Commercial Director at CT4N, confirmed the operator's plans and said: "CT4N currently operate route 19 on behalf of Nottingham City Council, who provide considerable financial support to allow its continuation. Regrettably, the low number of passengers travelling is such that the current level of financial support cannot be justified.