Filey's little bus will be making it's final calls today but plans are afoot to save the service.
Filey's community bus service will be carrying it's final passengers today.
Colin Galway who runs the community transport scheme is retiring, but he's leaving the bus behind and there is now an effort to form a new group to take on the running of the service.
Councillor Sam Cross says the Little Bus has been a fantastic service for Filey residents.
With Colin retiring after 17 years, Sam Cross is hopeful that a solution can be found to keep the bus on the road.
The plan is for a local group to be set up to take on the running of the community bus service for the town. Sam Cross is one of those involved in trying to keep the service going, he hopes local people will come forward to help.
Sam thinks that the residents who rely on the Little Bus service are going to miss not only the service but also the personal touch that Colin has bought to the bus over the years.
A survey has been launched to get local people's views on the service.
Backed by the town council the survey says:
"The information which we will collate from the results of this survey will help identify key areas of service for the Little Bus, as well as support for the Little Bus moving forward. Without community support the provision of a service within the town, unfortunately will not be possible.
Information gathered will be further developed through an upcoming community consultation event."
You can fill in the survey at https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/8fc2b03b-07e1-4635-b5b0-160c345f4c55
Paper copies can also be found at:
- Filey Town Council
- Filey Library
- Post Office
- Filey Opticians - West Avenue
- Over 60's Club, Providence Place
- Thairapy - Mitford Street
- Salvation Army Charity Shop, Mitford Street
- Age UK Charity Shop - Belle Vue Street
- Hair at Anna's, Union Street
- Choice News, Union Street
- Antique Shop Cafe, Murray Street
- Hairflair, Union Street
Completed surveys should be dropped off into the boxes at Filey Library, Filey Town Council or the Post Office by June 9th Or returned via envelope which you can collect with the surveys.
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