Croxley’s much-loved Community Bus, known locally as the Happy Bus, is under threat.
The free bus, which runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, is a lifeline for many elderly residents, providing transport to Watford for shopping, banking, and social connection. Many users, including those with mobility and sight issues, cannot use ordinary buses and rely on driver Linda and volunteer Amanda.
Croxley Green Parish Council (CGPC) has launched a consultation asking users if they would pay up to £16 a week to keep the service running twice weekly or risk losing the Tuesday service altogether. With normal bus fares capped at £3 each way, users fear being priced out of independence.
Regular passenger Janet Tublin said: “Pensioners simply can’t afford this. Many of us don’t drive and rely on the Happy Bus to stay connected and independent. This isn’t just a bus; it’s a little community that keeps people going.”
A spokesperson for CGPC said: “A consultation is currently being conducting by the parish council regarding the future of the Community Bus and no decision has been made.”
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