Bedford
Area Bus Users’ Society is Open for Business!
At long last bus users in the Bedford
area have a say in how their services are operated following the formation of
the Bedford Area Bus Users’ Society (BABUS).
BABUS has
three main aims:
|
|
to represent the interests of bus
users in the Bedford area, |
|
|
to encourage people to use buses, |
|
|
to
act as a focal point between bus users, bus companies and local authorities. |
BABUS
is the latest addition to a growing number of bus user groups across the
country, and has an interest in all bus services operating from Bedford
Bus Station. BABUS is affiliated to Bus
Users’ UK, the national watchdog for bus passengers.
A
good working relationship has been established with the primary operator in the
area, Stagecoach East with liaison meetings being held on a quarterly basis.
Some of the Society’s suggestions have already been implemented, including an
additional drop-off point in St. Peter’s Street, Bedford on the X5 route.
Stagecoach has also become one of the first corporate members!
Members
will receive a regular newsletter, and invitations to members’ meetings.
Members with Internet access receive additional benefits of information through
the website and access to a bulletin board.