Carmarthenshire County Council’s recent budget consultation has led to the abandonment of Carmarthen’s Park and Ride service, running between the showground and the town centre, and on to Glangwili Hospital. However, the service ceased to exist on June 16th.
Commenting on the suggestion, Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire MS Samuel Kurtz, said:
“Having spoken to constituents about the recent decision to drop the park and ride service, I understand the frustrations and inconveniences caused.
“However, a simple solution could be that the T1 Traws Cymru electric bus, which travels between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen’s Lammas Street, before going on to the former park and ride site to recharge, could operate between the showground and Lammas Street. Getting to the site takes approximately 10 minutes, a journey in which the bus remains empty.
“As the bus starts and ends its journey at the showground, I have been in contact with Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change, regarding a potential extension to the service to officially make its first pick up and final stop at the showground, replicating the park and ride service.”
"As the bus is already taking this route it would have positive impacts. Residents would be able to use this service, whilst also ultimately reducing the number of cars travelling into Carmarthen and reducing emissions.”
