The only community bus service in Diss and Harleston has warned that it may have to shut down if passenger numbers do not pick up - leaving hundreds of residents unable to make essential journeys. The service, which is funded through South Norfolk Council and Norfolk County Council, is now worrying that “they won’t be here in a few years’ time if things don’t pick up”. “Although there are other community transport services, we are the only one working in Diss and Harleston,” said Mr Clarke. “There’s a lot of villages with quite poor bus services at the moment, and some people are contacting us to say we are the only way they can get out. South Norfolk councillor Alison Thomas said: “Borderhoppa provides a vital community transport service to the residents of South Norfolk who have no access to other forms of transport.

Source: Express March 12, 2022 19:40 UTC