Fifers asked for their views on local bus services

Fife Council want to hear what people in the Kingdom think about bus services that are run by the local authority.

It's part of a four week consultation which starts today.

The council are reviewing the services they offer which would not be provided by transport operators because they can't justify funding them.

It's looking at performance, connectivity, customer needs and value for money and the possibility for the council to run its own buses.

These services currently cost around six million pounds a year and are on routes, or at times, when it would cause a real problem for communities to be without them. 

They tend to be mainly evening and weekend services or daytime services serving smaller, rural communities. 

It can be found at https://www.fife.gov.uk/bussurvey 

The survey can also be done in paper format, copies can be collected from Leven, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and St Andrews bus stations or sent by calling 01592 583223. 

John Mitchell, Head of Roads & Transportation Services, said, “Over two million journeys are made around Fife each year on buses that the council pay for, so it’s really important we review them regularly to make sure they’re still meeting people’s needs. 

“Many people rely on bus services to get to work, college, health appointments and to access shopping and leisure facilities.  I encourage everyone to have their say by completing the survey.  It’s important that we receive as many views from both passengers and non-bus users, as possible. 

“That way, we can make sure we’re providing services that people really need and that they represent good value for money.”