Future of Grimsby to Hull flyer uncertain

THE future of the Humber Flyer bus service is still uncertain – despite councillors pledging that funding "is there if it's needed".

North East Lincolnshire Council has said it will "do all it can" to continue subsidising the Humber Flyer bus service, even though it is yet to pay its contribution for this year.

The X1 route, which connects Grimsby and Cleethorpes to the North Bank via the Humber Bridge, is again under threat following reports mileage and bridge tolls are costing operator Stagecoach too much.

The firm has warned unless local authorities continue to subsidise the service, which runs Monday to Saturday, it may be withdrawn.

Today we are asking you to tell us if you use the service – and what you think should happen to it.

North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC), North Lincolnshire Council, Hull City Council and Humberside Airport have contributed cash to operate it for the last two years, but it is understood disagreements have led to delays in payments being made.

NELC's contribution to the deal has been £10,000 a year.

At a meeting of the full council, a motion was passed for NELC to commit to its share of the subsidy for a further three years.

Read more about the meeting in today's Grimsby Telegraph – and have your say by commenting on the bottom of this story or by emailing viewpoint@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk