PH1091418.010 [875] Bigbury on Sea - Modbury - Lee Mill
PH1091418.010 [875] Bigbury on Sea - Modbury - Lee Mill
07 April 2023
PH1091418.010PAUL SIMON OAKLEY[875], Bigbury on Sea, Marine Drive, Lee Mill, TescoReceived: 07-Mar-2023Effective: 07-Apr-2023Accepted: 16-Mar-2023Variation:0Tuesdays only, one journey in each directionNP2900: 3.2 Registration of New Services Granted Under Short NoticeRecord updated: 07 April 202307 April 2023
The weekly 875 from Bigbury on Sea to Plymouth was operated by Tally Ho for Devon County Council until Friday, but the company has handed back the contract, blaming a lack of drivers. Former passengers said the 20-mile (35km) link had been lifeline. The council said it had not been able to find another operator, but had put in place some alternatives.
Tally Ho said it had "advertised extensively" for drivers for a year but it had "not been able to solve the problem". It said: "In recent months, the pressures have become intolerable and we simply cannot continue. There is no other reason for our decision." Devon County Council said it had not been able to find another operator, but alternatives were in place, including a taxi scheme to the town of Modbury, where passengers could travel on to Plymouth.
Tally Ho said it had "advertised extensively" for drivers for a year but it had "not been able to solve the problem". It said: "In recent months, the pressures have become intolerable and we simply cannot continue. There is no other reason for our decision." Devon County Council said it had not been able to find another operator, but alternatives were in place, including a taxi scheme to the town of Modbury, where passengers could travel on to Plymouth.
14 November 2023
PH1091418.010PAUL SIMON OAKLEY[875], Bigbury on Sea, Marine Drive, Modbury, Ivybridge, Lee Mill, TescoEffective: 14-Nov-2023Variation:1Cancellation AcceptedCancel. Record updated: 15 November 202314 November 2023
Bus service 875 (Bigbury – Lee Mill) will be withdrawn after operation on Tuesday 7th November 2023. Oakleys Coaches have been operating this bus service since April but have given notice on the contract. Devon County Council tendered for a replacement bus service and received a price which was significantly greater than the cost of providing a Fare Car, given the expected demand for the service