A CAMPAIGN has been started by the parliamentary candidate for Thornbury and Yate to have the new MetroBus scheme expanded to include both Thornbury and Yate.

Luke Hall is calling for both Thornbury and Yate not to be left out of current proposed plans to invest and build the new rapid transit bus scheme across the Bristol area.

The North Fringe Package, which offers “significantly quicker journeys” for users and commuters from Bradley Stoke and Emersons Green to Bristol, has already been granted planning permission.

However, under current plans Thornbury and Yate will be excluded from these improvements and will only partially feel the benefits in the reductions in journey time.

Mr Hall said: “As a local man, I understand the need for a quicker, more reliable and direct transport system.

“I believe if the Metro bus scheme is to offer this for other communities then Thornbury and Yate should not be left out.

“If it means potentially granting improved access for our communities, quicker journey times and a boost to our local economy - then I’m behind it. That’s why I’m asking fellow residents to join me in campaigning for Metro bus to include us in their plans”

To join his campaign for improvements to transport links in the area visit www.lukehall.org.uk.