High Peak MP Robert Largan has launched a campaign to save the 61 bus service on Sundays after High Peak Buses confirmed its withdrawal. 

Taking up a case on behalf of constituents, Mr Largan contacted High Peak Buses to ask for an explanation for the decision to stop running the bus on Sundays. High Peak Buses have since confirmed that they are withdrawing the Sunday service due to low demand.

With the 60 and the 190 bus routes not running on a Sunday, and the 199 unable to serve Whaley Bridge whilst the bridge work is ongoing, this means that there will be no buses serving Whaley Bridge on a Sunday aside from a temporary shuttle bus running between the railway station and primary school.

Robert Largan MP has now requested urgent meetings with Derbyshire County Council and High Peak Buses, to discuss the future of the service and to urge a proper Sunday service to resume after Buxton Road in Whaley Bridge has reopened.

Mr Largan has also set up a petition online for residents to show the demand to ‘Save the Sunday 61’ which you can sign here: www.robertlargan.co.uk/SaveSunday61.

Robert Largan, MP for High Peak, commented:

“It’s very disappointing that High Peak Buses have taken the decision to withdraw the 61-bus service on Sundays.

“Lots of people, especially elderly residents and those without a car, depend on the 61 Sunday service. The withdrawal of this service will leave some residents completely cut off on a Sunday. It will also have a big impact on local small businesses, who rely on Sunday trading.

“I believe this is a short sighted decision by High Peak Buses, as demand has been impacted by both Covid and a series of major road closures. This needs to be taken into account when making long-term decisions about future timetables.

“Please help me demonstrate that there is a clear demand for a Sunday 61 service and sign my petition!”