Nottinghamshire County Council says it is exploring alternatives to ensure thousands of residents are not left isolated as bus provider Trentbarton plans to axe its 141 service from September. Numerous concerns have been raised about the company’s plans from residents and politicians alike, with more than 3,000 people signing an online petition calling for the plan to be scrapped.
The company says the longstanding service – which connects Sutton-in-Ashfield, Hucknall and Mansfield with places including King’s Mill and Nottingham City Hospitals as well as Nottingham city – has been struggling since the pandemic. It had previously reduced the 141’s services in the evening but says it “must make” the decision to withdraw the route altogether from September 4 as the service does “not carry sufficient customers”.
It had been suggested the decision was planned due to a cut in funding from Nottinghamshire County Council, though a leading cabinet member has confirmed this is not the case. And it has now been confirmed discussions are ongoing about what options can be taken to ensure commuters and residents in rural villages do not become isolated due to the plan.
