No plans to reintroduce Easibus

TRANSPORT Minister Danny Kennedy has reiterated his predecessor’s view that the decision to scrap the former Easibus service to Waterside and Drumahoe last June was based on an assessment of alternative services provided by Translink and the existence of Door-to-Door services provided under contract.

The Minister confirmed he has no plans to reintroduce the service but equally advised that no decision had been taken to discontinue a similar service in Belfast before 2014.

Mr Kennedy explained: “Easibus services in Bangor and Londonderry were discontinued in June 2010. This decision was based on an assessment of alternative services provided by Translink and the existence of Door-to-Door services provided under contract.