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MacKenzie A (Alan) From: niet Sent: 03 August 2013 14:25 To: Bus Bill Subject: Bus Regulation (Scotland) alll Backing TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN As a supporter of the Better Buses campaign, | want to give my backing to the Bus Regulation (Scotland) Bill. | believe it’s high time that my local bus service was subject to the same oversight and control that you’d expect of any other public service. Bus de- regulation has failed bus users who have paid ever rising fares in return for an ever diminishing service. It’s also failed those that have lost their local service, and it’s failed the environment by pushing more and more people into car ownership. | want an affordable and reliable bus service that takes me where | need to go, That shouldn't be asking the world. But for too long, bus passengers have been at the bottom of the heap when it comes to government priorities. While | acknowledge that these proposals will involve some additional spending, we can’t expect a good service on the cheap and a well-funded, regulated bus service would bring broader economic benefits to local communities. A good quality bus service is good for communities, the economy and the environment. It’s time that the Scottish Parliament acted to deliver it. Kind Regards Yvonne Mctellan

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