RESIDENTS are being urged to share their views on plans for subsidised bus services, which could see them cut or scaled back.

An eight-week public consultation got under way yesterday on East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s proposals. Following approval from the council’s Cabinet, the consultation will now run until August 28.

Subsidised bus services in the East Riding, including some that run to and from York, would be affected by the plans. East Riding of Yorkshire Council says it would save about £600,000 if the proposals went ahead.

The council currently subsidises 90 bus services. Of these, 59 contracts would cease if the proposals get the go-ahead, 18 of which are for full services and 41 of which are for individual journeys, or for evening or Sunday journeys.

Among the services that would be affected by the proposals are:

The 18A, operated by East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS), which runs between York and Holme-on-Spalding Moor. This service could cease completely under the proposals.

A number of journeys on the EYMS-operated 45/46 service, which runs between York and Bridlington, would also be affected.

EYMS services 195/ X36, which travel between York and Pocklington, would have fewer journeys.

The 196, which travels between Aughton and York, and the 199, which runs between Pocklington and Huggate, would also have fewer journeys. Both of these services are run by EYMS.

It is possible that EYMS could retain these services or journeys on a commercial basis.

Residents are being urged to complete a short questionnaire, which can be found at www2.eastriding.gov.uk/environment/public-transport-travel/review-of-bus-services-in-the-east-riding/ or type ‘bus review’ into the search bar on the home page.

People can also request a copy of the questionnaire to be sent by post or by email by emailing BusConsultation2016@eastriding.gov.uk or by calling 01482 395008.

Drop-in sessions will be held to give residents the chance to meet transport officers to discuss the proposals. One of the sessions will be held at Community Hall, Burnby Hall, Pocklington, on July 26, from 10.30am-1.30pm.