New bus restores ‘independence’

A new bus route in Somerset has given a 91-year-old her ‘independence’ back, after she fought against cuts to the service.

Marion Harrington urged B&NES [Bath & North East Somerset] Council to revive her ‘lifeline’ number 82 bus.

The cut in 2023 followed a row between the council and WECA (West of England Combined Authority) over who should pay for it.

WECA has now launched the 2V service, which runs from Radstock to Odd Down Park and Ride via Paulton.