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Pressure Remains on North Yorkshire Bus Finances

Passenger numbers are down causing problems for some services.

Commercial Bus services in North Yorkshire are continuing to struggle as passenger numbers remain well below pre-pandemic levels.

Some services in Scarborough were cut in November due to a lack of passengers.

The county councils executive member for transport - Don McKenzie - says rural services are facing an especially tough time.

Councillor McKenzie says passenger levels are at around 70% or pre-pandemic levels.

Don McKenzie says the pressures are especially bad for rural services but that the council does have a long term plan.

 

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