I have learnt today that non-concessionary passengers are to be charged a £2 flat charge each way to use the Cowes- Gurnard- Northwood- Cowes Community Bus (Service 32)
This has come about following a decision by the IW Community Bus Forum to charge non-concessionary passengers , and follows the requirement for there to be a fare structure in place in order to receive government grant funding for bus services.
Regretfully this has not been relayed to local Town and Parish Councils and no publicity has taken place advising that this would be implemented.
In discussing this with Cowes's representative on the Bus Forum, Cllr Chris Ridett, I have asked for under 18 yr olds continue to travel free of charge and the £2 charge (rather than a flat each way fare) is as a return fare within the circuit. Subsequently this has been agreed and authorised today by Cllr Ian Ward who co-ordinates the IW Community Bus Forum.
As from the end of this month, it seems likely that the Community Bus will be diverted from the Horseshoe Inn to Somerton Roundabout to travel via Nodes Road, Four Cross and Three Gates Road in order to call at the new Aldi Supermarket.
This will be discussed at the next Cowes Local Bus Forum due to be called in the coming week/s
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