Published Date: Aug 7th, 2024
Fife Council wants to hear what local people think about the supported bus network in Fife as part of a four-week consultation running from Monday 5th August 2024.
Roads & Transportation Services, with transport consultants WSP, are reviewing the bus network in Fife. Earlier this year, funding was made available for the study which will involve analysing the council’s supported bus network, assessing its performance, connectivity, customer needs and value for money.
Fifers can take part in the consultation from Monday 5th August. Go to https://www.fife.gov.uk/bussurvey
The survey can be done online or by post/paper format. Paper copies of the survey can be collected from Leven, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and St Andrews bus stations or ask for one to be sent to you by calling 01592 583223.
The Council spends just over £6 million a year to support Fife bus services which otherwise wouldn’t be commercially viable for operators to run. These services are on routes, or at times, when it would cause a real problem for communities to be without them. These tend to be mainly evening and weekend services or daytime services serving smaller, rural communities.
The review will also consider the potential for the Council to run its own buses and assess whether this offers better value, control, and flexibility along with improved connectivity.
Residents are asked to take a few minutes to complete the survey to help Fife Council know what services people need and rely on to get out and about.
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.
He continued: “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.”
