Letter: Bus service is vital and deserves subsidy

Letter: Reference the 435 bus service. I understand that the county council is considering changing this service from hourly to two-hourly.

This service runs between the two largest towns in the county - Shrewsbury and Ludlow - passing through Church Stretton and Craven Arms.

It is important to realise that this is often the only means that many non-motorists have of getting to or between the towns and is particularly vital for people needing to visit the hospital.

The thought of having to travel 20, 30 or even 40 miles then perhaps getting there 90 minutes early for an appointment then having to wait up to two hours for the journey home, would put some people off having the treatment they need.

Maybe if our councillors - instead of getting in their cars and booking mileage - used this service, they would understand the value of it.

I am sure council taxpayers would rather subsidise this bus service than pay for the four very expensive posts the council is creating.

George Jones

Church Stretton