Economy measures by two Welsh councils could see a short-term revival of step-entrance bus operation on some routes. Torfaen Council saved ￡13,000 on its contract for evening services between Pontypool and Trevethin by specifying a smaller, high-floor vehicle and withdrawing the final service of the day, which ran almost empty. Veolia previously provided the service using a low-floor bus. A council spokeswoman says loadings did not justify use of a large bus with low-floor access. Questioning whether low-floor services are affordable in the current financial climate, Kevin Mulcahy.
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