Torbay community bus service to pick up last passengers

OurBus Torbay was established after commercial operators pulled out more than six years ago

A community bus service in Devon will stop running regular services this week, its operator has said.

Ourbus Torbay's 61 and 65 scheduled services have been driven by volunteers after commercial operators pulled out more than six years ago.

However, it said it would collect its last passengers on Thursday and a commercial operator will take over the routes.

It said the services had recently been subsidised by a council grant.

Volunteer drivers thanked

Kelly Bedoyan, OurBus Torbay's community transport coordinator, said the community service would now focus on organised day trips.

She thanked the community for supporting the service.

"An even bigger thank you has to go to all of the fantastic volunteer drivers, past and present, who have given up their time to drive the buses so that others could get out and about," she said.

"They have certainly been our biggest asset, often going above and beyond when passengers need it the most."

Ourbus Torbay is supported by the charity Torbay Community Development Trust.