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Airport Bus Cuts Hit Rural Commuters | Leicester News
A major chunk of the Airway Nine bus route — connecting Burton, Swadlincote, Ashby, and East Midlands Airport — is being axed, cutting off direct access for thousands in Ashby, Lount, and Melbourne. Blamed on local councils pulling funding, the decision came after a long buildup and was finalized under the new East Midlands Combined County Authority led by Mayor Claire Ward. With major employers like DHL and Amazon expanding near the airport, the loss of this vital link threatens job access and regional connectivity, especially for those without cars. While the Prime Minister’s two-dollar…
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