End of the line as Lochaber Transport Forum calls it a day
The executive met online a number of times during the Covid lockdown to discuss the potential future of the group
The executive met online a number of times during the Covid lockdown to discuss the potential future of the group
Councillor Allan Henderson believes there is potential to benefit from community involvement on the back of the strength of the community response through the Covid experience – growth in, and growth of, community anchor organisations with a will to shape and deliver change and services within their communities.
Scott Prentice was unable to attend a Lochaber Transport Forum meeting in person due to train delays and a lack of space on the bus replacement.
Chairman of the Lochaber Transport Forum says locals been badly let down by Stagecoach.
Lochaber Transport Forum has said it’s ‘concerned and annoyed’ with Stagecoach’s announcement.
The potential closure of the Fort William bus depot is one of the options being considered by transport giant, Stagecoach, in a new review of its operations in Lochaber.
A call has been made for Abellio ScotRail to have its West Highland Line franchise contract terminated amid accusations it has failed to deliver on promises of more investment, leaving a service not fit for purpose when it comes to serving the passengers and communities of Lochaber.
At the recent meeting of Lochaber Transport Forum’s bus users group, those attending heard there had been a response from Stagecoach on issues of reliability of the 8:22am service from Caol to Fort William.
There are continuing concerns as South Lochaber residents feel cut off as a result of poor bus services.