Sir – With reference to your article regarding the hospital bus link (July 17). I suggest a local shuttle service could be implemented, running between the Stagecoach bus and the neighbouring hospitals.
Small (say 14-seat) buses could run either every 10 minutes or so, or timed to coincide with the Stagecoach bus at the appropriate bus stop. If the existing stops require updating, perhaps make them all-weather, with suitable seating to suit all ages, but especially the elderly.
I take my elderly mother, when required, to either the John Radcliffe or the Nuffield, as she does not drive in the city and finds the journey from North Leigh very difficult.
Further to this, perhaps a shuttle service could be expanded to serve a wider community, including hospital staff and help to pay for the service, with rates kept to a reasonable level. This would enable the over-65 age group to be transported free, with income provided to justify the service.
Mike Shirley, Witney
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