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An MP is lobbying to restore part of a bus route that was axed earlier this year.
Chipping Barnet MP Theresa Villiers is hoping to bring back a “vital link” of the 84 bus route between Potters Bar and New Barnet.
Hertfordshire County Council initially stepped in to partially save the route between St Albans and Potters Bar after the announcement of the entire route being scrapped, but anyone wishing to continue their journey to the remaining areas have been left unsatisfied.
The MP says she has now been pushing for Barnet Council to meet with Hertfordshire County Council and Transport for London (TfL) to discuss possible solutions.
She said: “This route has been a much-valued part of our public transport system for over a hundred years.
“It is a vital link for local people, especially those living in Monken Hadley and Hadley Highstone who need it to access the tube and national rail networks, as well as shops and other facilities in Potters Bar.”
The route ceased operating was announced by Metroline back in February after passenger numbers fell during the pandemic.
Now the MP hopes that Barnet Council could help fund for the service and support people travelling in the local area.
She continued: “The St Albans to Potters Bar element was taken on by Sullivan buses, with financial support from Hertfordshire County Council.”
“But the Potters Bar to New Barnet route remains closed. Many constituents are unhappy and find the alternative public transport options to be impractical.
“I have raised with this Hertfordshire County Council, TfL and with the Department for Transport. I am now urging to Barnet Council to help restore the Barnet element of the 84 service.”
Hertfordshire County Council has expressed interest to help bring back the rest of the service in some capacity.
A spokesperson said: “We began working with local operators earlier this year to secure the best replacement service for…
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Source : times
