The headline makes it look like only 14 physical buses are going, but the sub-heading, that 14 bus routes are being axed, is correct. The headline writer lazily assumes that one bus route equals just one physical bus: Not true.
A better understanding is shown by the South Wales Argus. Local councils are now looking into what replacements can be provided.
Stagecoach are also axing the routes below
ReplyDeleteX32 Maerdy to Cardiff
X78 Merthyr to Pontypridd
244 Pontypridd to Bridgend
411 Tynewydd to St John's High
Complete list of Stagecoach Wales cuts
ReplyDeleteSERVICE WITHDRAWALS:
Cardiff
Route X16 Risca to Cardiff
Route X32 Maerdy to Cardiff
Merthyr Tydfil
Route X78 Merthyr to Pontypridd
Rhondda
Route 244 Pontypridd to Bridgend
Route 411 Tynewydd to St. Johns High
Rhymney Valley
Route 7 Blackwood - Ystrad Mynach – Pontypridd
Route C16 Caerphilly to Nelson
Route C17 Bargoed to Caerphilly
Route 538 Blackwood to Penybryn
Torfaen & Severnside
Route 30 Brynmawr to Cwmbran
Route 64 Newport to Underwood
Route 74 Newport to Chepstow
Route X74 Newport to Chepstow
Route 60 Newport to Usk
FREQUENCY REDUCTIONS:
Aberdare
Routes 60/60A - Aberdare to Pontypridd & Cardiff curtail at Pontypridd (withdraw Cardiff extension)
Routes 95/95A - reduced frequency through withdrawal of Route 95
Blaenau Gwent
Route X15 - Brynmawr to Newport (from every 30mins to hourly)
Cardiff
Route X - Senghenydd to Cardiff reduced frequency in morning, afternoon service withdrawn
Merthyr Tydfil
Routes 1/2/3 - Merthyr to Bargoed (one bus withdrawn)
Newport
Route R1 - Risca to Newport (from every 20mins to 30mins)
Rhondda
Route 171 - Maerdy to Clydach Vale
Torfaen & Severnside
Route 23 - Newport to Varteg Hill (from every 30mins to hourly)