Appendix 1, Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Committee report · Lead Member for Transport and Environment · Mon 16 Feb 2026 · East Sussex County Council · agenda item 50

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The Monday-Saturday daytime frequency of bus route 98 between Sidley, Bexhill, Pebsham and Hastings would reduce from 20 minutes to 30 minutes, saving approximately £111,000 a year. p22 p23 p24

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p22£295,000 98 Sidley-Bexhill-Pebsham-Hastings
p23Mon-Sat daytime The service frequency would reduce from 20 mins to 30 mins. An average of around 373 passengers use the effected journeys per day, based on figures supplied by Stagecoach. Passenger only served by the 98 would need to travel on alternative 98 journeys.
p24£111,000 Approximate annual saving £406,000

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