Service Cuts Proposed for Stagecoach Operations in Cumbria

Service cuts are proposed for Stagecoach operations in Cumbria, prompting a public petition to save the bus services. The proposed changes include the cancellation of the 445 and 46 services, alongside reduced timetables for the 43, 44, and 45 routes. These cuts, which affect services like the Kendal to Hallgarth route, are attributed by Stagecoach to challenging operating conditions, including congestion and reduced passenger numbers.

The proposed cuts are being challenged by political figures, including calls from a Liberal Democrat candidate for the reversal of the plans. Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, announced he would meet with Stagecoach leadership to discuss the proposed service changes.