Bus services safe next year but after that?

TRANSPORT Minister Danny Kennedy says Translink has no plans to slash bus services in Londonderry this year but warns all options will be on the table when it comes to balancing the budget between 2013 and 2015.

The Minister made the comments when pressed by Foyle MLA Mark H. Durkan on whether he intended reducing the number of Translink bus services and drivers in and out of the Derry City Council area.

He stated: “In respect of the current financial year Translink has not indicated to my Department any intention to reduce bus services in the Derry City Council area.

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“Translink will be working to clarify its plans for 2013/14 and 2014/15 which, based on current projections, suggest that measures to get closer to a financial balance will be required. It is not clear at this point if these measures will impact on the Derry City Council area.”