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Question 1 –
how would you
describe the current condition of the bus and community transport
sectors in Wales?
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Whilst the Council cannot comment upon the provision throughout
Wales, they do consider the provision within the Templeton
community area to be excellent.
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Question 2 –
why do you think
the number of bus services and the number of bus passengers is
declining in Wales?
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They are not aware that the numbers are declining in the local area
– they cannot speak for the whole of Wales.
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Question 3 –
what do you think is the social, economic and environmental impact
of recent changes in bus and community transport service
levels?
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The recent changes have not had a major impact, but they would like
to express their concern over any further possible grant or other
reductions, which would have a detrimental effect.
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Question 4 –
what do you think
the Welsh Government should do to support bus and community
transport in Wales?
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The Welsh Government should continue the support at least at its
current level – they should not reduce any grant assistance
further.
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Question 5
– what do you think Welsh local authorities should do to
support bus and community transport services?
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The Welsh local authorities should continue the support at least at
its current level – they should not reduce any grant
assistance further.
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Question 6
– what do you think about proposals to devolve bus
registration powers to Wales? How should these be used?
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No specific views upon this were expressed.
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Question 7
– please tell us whether you think further powers to regulate
the bus industry in Wales are required and why?
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No specific views upon this were expressed.
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Question 8
– what other
action can be taken to ensure that bus and community transport
services meet the needs of people in Wales?
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No specific views upon this were expressed.
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Please tell us anything
else you would like to mention this topic, thank you for
contributing to our inquiry.
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