School-children and pensioners are being left stranded in valley’s villages due to bus disruptions, says local AM.
Gwenda Thomas, AM for Neath, warned today that bus problems in the Tawe Valley were causing elderly residents to miss medical appointments and school-children to be late for classes.
Mrs Thomas said: “I’ve been contacted by several constituents complaining about two specific bus routes. The problems services seem to be First Cymru’s 120 from Ystradgynlais and the school bus provided by Veolia for YG Cwmtawe .”
Godre’rgraig Community Councillor Bryan Lewis said: “Many people in my ward have come to me complaining that they are missing doctors and hospital appointments.”
“I appreciate that some bus delays are unavoidable but this is turning into a regular problem. For the elderly and infirm missing a medical appointment can have very serious consequences.”
Alison Clark, a concerned parent from Gwaun Cae Gurwen, said: “The children from Gwaun Cae Gurwen and Tairgwaith are regularly late for registration and on several occasions have missed lessons. If it continues this is going to affect their education.”
“Veolia seem to be trying to cover Amman Valley School and YG Cwmtawe with one bus. If they keep doing this substantial delays will be inevitable.”
Mrs Thomas said: “I have written to Veolia and First Cymru requesting a meeting to seek to resolve this unsatisfactory situation. I hope to hear from them soon.”
