As residents of Whitchurch, Hampshire, we rely on Bus Route 86 not just as a means of transportation but as our vital link to essential services to Winchester. The suspension of this service would drastically affect those of us without cars, leaving us with no way to reach our workplaces, the hospital, theatre, shopping, university, college and the library in Winchester. 

Public transportation is a public necessity that is often taken for granted. Data from the UK Department for Transport's National Travel Survey has shown that around 25% of households in England do not have access to a car or van, and for these households, public transportation like our Bus 86 in Whitchurch Hampshire takes on an absolutely essential role (UK DfT, National Travel Survey, 2019).

Our plea is not just about maintaining a bus route but about preserving our access to health services, employment opportunities, and continuing our education which is the key to upward mobility.

We humbly request your support and solidarity to save the Bus Route 86 in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Your signature today can maintain this crucial lifeline for our community. Please sign this petition to show the policymakers the importance of Stagecoach Bus Route 86 for Whitchurch Hampshire residents.