An MP is backing residents in a campaign to keep a bus that links Middlebrook to Leigh.
Bolton West and Atherton MP Chris Green was contacted by residents from Atherton, Horwich and Blackrod – all of whom will be affected by the changes proposed by Diamond, the bus operator running the 518 and 517 services.
From 31 October, Blackrod and Horwich will lose their weekday daytime link to Middlebrook, Atherton and Leigh. Horwich will also lose links to Westhoughton and Victoria Road which will no longer be served Monday to Friday.
The MP commented:
“This route is essential for so many people, particularly the elderly, who rely on it every day to get to the shops and doctors or to see family and friends.
“I’m urging the bus operator to look at this again – removing this service, especially in the run up to winter, will have a huge impact on so many people around Bolton West and Atherton.”