Your article about changes to school bus journeys highlights the inconvenience caused by Brighton and Hove City Council ’s shortening of the number 52 route (The Argus, September 18).
More than 300 Ovingdean residents signed a petition specifically objecting to the removal of the direct 52 service from Ovingdean to Brighton Station and its replacement with a shorter service to Brighton Marina .
Walking and cycling are great options for those who live near the city centre, but those further out should be encouraged to use the bus for the sake of reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
Instead of that, the council seems intent on making bus usage more difficult, punishing those who are trying to do the right thing.
It is particularly important that young people have a positive experience of using buses so they are encouraged to continue doing so throughout their life.
As part of our campaign against cuts to subsidised bus services, Labour called upon the council to reconsider their change to the 52 service, and we ask them once again to revisit it.
Tracey Hill, Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton
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