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Chew Valley Faces Threat of Losing All Timetabled Bus Services Again

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The Chew Valley, a rural area in North East Somerset, is once again at risk of losing all its regular bus services—a situation locals faced just three years ago. After unprecedented cuts in 2023 left residents without bus connections, a community group successfully launched two essential routes in 2024: the 99 “Chew Valley Cat” and the X91 “Chew Valley Sprint.” These services, funded by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) through its WESTlocal scheme, have become lifelines for many.