16th April 2016
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60/61 bus service latest information

Councillor Mark King has sent us this information. The 60/61 route carries around 90,000 passengers a year, of which 80 % are concession fares, i.e free bus passes.   The Government (Department of Transport) provide guidance on how to calculate … Continue reading

15th April 2016
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60/61 bus service meeting

At last, we have the facts! The meeting will be at 2:30pm, Wednesday 20 April, at Occombe Farm. Councillor Mark King will present the findings of the report recently presented to the council’s senior leadership team.  There will be at least … Continue reading

15th April 2016
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60/61 bus service meeting

We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact details of the forthcoming meeting at Occombe Farm. The received wisdom is that there will be a meeting on Wednesday 20 April, to discuss the potential demise of the 60/61 bus service. … Continue reading

8th April 2016
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60/61 bus – letter from Highways Management

 The following letter has been received from Torbay Council’s Highways Management department, regarding the 60/61 bus route. This is the response to an e-mail sent to the mayor, Gordon Oliver, by the SLRA Chair, Julie Brandon. 

5th April 2016
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60/61 bus – the situation

As reported, the 60/61 service will cease on May 16. The relevant DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) information can be viewed here. Councillor Mark King sent us this update: My meeting last week was an officer briefing for me to get the … Continue reading