Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, has delivered on his promise of delivering more frequent bus journeys between Hull and Withernsea.
From January 29th, the 75 bus will run once an hour between Hull, Hedon and Withernsea after 5.30pm. This is a huge improvement as the bus currently runs just once every two hours in the evenings.
Graham asked for this route to be increased to an hourly service in the evenings during his October meeting with the Transportation Services Manager for ERYC, Colin Walker, South East Holderness Ward Councillors Lyn Healing and Sean McMaster, and Councillor Nigel Wilkinson, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Governance.
This change will ensure people feel safe travelling to and from the town. More people from Hull and Hedon will be able to enjoy an evening in Withernsea and working in the town will become more convenient.
It will also increase the number of appointments people in Withernsea will be able to choose at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital without worrying about how they will get home. Good healthcare isn’t only about being able to get to an appointment but also being able to get home again in good time and this change in the timetable will make that easier.
South East Holderness Ward Councillors Lyn Healing, Sean McMaster and Claire Holmes said: "This is fantastic news for Withernsea. As a rural area, bus links are vital for our local people and businesses. It keeps them connected and enables them to access work, leisure and education.”
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart commented: “Whether they’re getting home from a hospital appointment, attending an event after work, or spending an evening with friends, people want to see a frequent bus service they can rely on. That’s why I’m so pleased the Council has listened to my request and is doubling the frequency of the 75 bus in the evenings. I will continue to work with Lyn, Sean and Claire to press the case for improved weekend services to increase the opportunities available to everyone.”
