Making contacts, getting things done!

I rang Nick Turner from Arriva this morning to thank him for putting up the bus timetables in Borstal. He said that if there are any other stops that are missing timetables in the area or if there are any vandalised or damaged shelters that need attention, to let him know. There are only two people covering the whole of Medway so he said they are usually unaware of problems until people speak to them. Let me know and I'll pass on the message.

Success! Here comes the 155...

Bus timetables are now up on the bus stops outside the Baptist Church and St. Matthews's Chrurch. Sometimes making our local community a better place starts with small steps. Arriva was aware that the bus stops needed timetables but Borstal was not a priority. When I started my chocolate business, I learnt that being polite but persistent is often the best way to get results. I made regular phone calls to Nick Turner at Arriva and kept a good record of the promises made to ensure that our request was taken seriously. Happy travelling!

Elsie waiting for a bus on Borstal Street

Bus timetables on Borstal Street

If you are one of many who are frustrated by the lack of information on bus stops in Borstal Village, then you will be pleased to hear that I have spoken to Nick Turner at Arriva Buses who says he will make it a priority and get timetables up by mid December. So, by the time you are dashing into Rochester High Street or Chatham for your last minute Christmas pressies, you should know when the 155 bus will arrive!