WE were very sorry about the recent demise of bus 84/85 from Heswall to Eastham/Raby Mere via Poulton Lancelyn and the Croft retail park in Bromborough. This was a really good service,especially for OAPs.

The new 73 route only runs from Heswall to Poulton Lancelyn,completely omitting the run to the Croft and beyond,which-I would have thought-was very popular and useful. The only way we can get to the Croft now is by bus to Bebington Station,then a train to Bromborough Station, followed by another bus to the Croft. A daunting prospect especially for the elderly.

I would like to make a heartfelt plea to the bus company - extend route 73 to at least the Croft.

Peter Evans,

Spital.