Menu

Stagecoach to axe the 113 bus service between Preston and Wigan

Posted on - 18th November, 2018 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Bamber Bridge, Politics, Preston News, Transport
A Stagecoach bus service at Preston Bus Station Pic: Ian Simpson
A Stagecoach bus service at Preston Bus Station Pic: Ian Simpson

A re-routed bus service put in when another was withdrawn is now facing the axe.

Stagecoach has announced the 113 service between Preston and Wigan will cease in January.

The route was amended following the withdrawal of the 150/151 service between Preston and Bamber Bridge but the bus operator has blamed declining passenger numbers for its decision.

A petition set up against the ending of the service has seen more than 1,000 signatures.

Chorley Rural East councillor Kim Snape has set up the petition calling on Stagecoach CEO Martin Griffiths to act.

County councillor Snape said: “This will affect communities across South Ribble and the surrounding villages of Croston, Ulnes Walton, Eccleston along with many others. Some places would be left with little or no bus service provision.

“Public transport should be about providing a public service to residents not about profit.

“We are calling upon Stagecoach to think again and not go ahead with their proposals to withdraw this bus service.”

Read more: Woman tells of ‘humiliation’ on Stagecoach bus service in Preston 

A statement from Stagecoach said: “From Monday 7th January, service 113 between Preston and Wigan will be withdrawn.

“The service has suffered from declining passenger numbers for a long of period of time, and the recent addition of alternative bus services in areas the 113 passes through, has increased this decline in passenger numbers. The 113, which receives no public funding, has now become unviable to operate.

“Stagecoach provided Lancashire Country Council with advance notice of this decision and will assist them wherever possible to provide alternative transport arrangements for communities affected.”

Read more: Latest bus timetable changes for Preston

Will you be affected by the change to the 113? Let us know in the comments below

Share
Preston in pictures Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 7 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 6 East Cliff 241109Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - 8 East Cliff 241109Sentinel Shunter Ribble Rail Sentinel 33027 Jim MartinThe Old Taxi Rank, Preston Bus StationPreston Market at night. View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails