Use it, or lose it!!
Dear Sirs,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today on behalf of Central Connect, a local bus operator, to ask for your support in helping to promote the recently extended and improved route 93 bus service, which now runs all the way into Nottingham, six days a week. We’ve worked in partnership with both Lincolnshire and Leicestershire County Councils to make this route more useful and reliable for the communities it serves. The 93 now runs hourly, Monday to Saturday, connecting Grantham, Bottesford, Bingham, and several villages along the way directly to Nottingham city centre. This gives local people better access to jobs, healthcare, education and shops – all with low-emission, modern and fully wheelchair-accessible buses.
The trouble is, while the improvements are in place and feedback from passengers has been really positive, we’re simply not seeing enough people using it yet to make it sustainable in the long term. To keep this route running, we need around 100 more passengers per day. That’s not a huge number – but it is vital. Without it, we may not be able to continue the service at its current level. We know that travel habits have changed in recent years, and encouraging people back onto public transport takes time. But we also know that trusted voices in the community – like yours – can make a real diference. Whether that’s a mention in a newsletter, a post on social media, or simply encouraging constituents to try the bus for their next trip into town, your support could help keep this lifeline running for the people who rely on it most. If you'd like more information, or promotional material to share, we’d be more than happy to provide it.
We’re also keen to hear any ideas you may have to help spread the word locally. Please feel free to get in touch with me directly (peter@transportmadesimple.co.uk) if you'd like to engage with us further. Thank you, as always, for the work you do on behalf of your communities – and for helping us make local transport something people can truly depend on. Y
Yours sincerely
Peter Nathanail
Managing Director
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