Public transport: Your chance to have your say

11:31am Tuesday 29th January 2008

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People in Bolton are being given the chance to raise public transport issues face-to-face with the managers responsible for running their services this weekend.

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority (GMPTA) is hosting a Transport Operator Surgery on the central platform of the town's Moor Lane Bus Station on Saturday between 11am and 1pm.

Representatives from operators First, Stagecoach and Arriva will be attending, along with officers from GMPTA/E and the bus station manager.

The event is the first of four to be held in Bolton this year.

Councillor Margaret Clare, Bolton spokesperson for GMPTA, said: "We want to hear more about people's public transport experiences and any suggestions for improvements.

"When we held more formal meetings at various venues in Bolton we had very low attendance, but I'm sure these new surgeries will give us the chance to speak to a much broader range of passengers.

"I'd encourage anyone with something to say about local public transport issues to come along on Saturday - and let us know how we can improve the services they use."

Four surgeries a year will be held at bus stations, key transport interchanges, and other suitable locations in each of the 10 Greater Manchester districts.

GMPTA also holds regular Greater Manchester-wide transport seminars. To register to attend the next seminar - on rail issues - on Wednesday, February 27, log on to the GMPTA website - www.gmpta.gov.uk - or call 0161 234 3335.

The website is also being developed to allow online consultations and a dedicated 'tell us about your local transport issues' section.