Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales (pictured), has urged the First Minister to do more to improve public transport in the region during the tourism season.
Speaking in Welsh Parliament, Mr Rowlands, Shadow Minister for Local Government, said: “First Minister, I am sure you will recognise that, during the summer months, North Wales brings in a huge number of visitors, which certainly boost our communities through creating jobs and prosperity.
“Indeed, your own figures show that North Wales tourism day visits are around 22.7 million every year. And one of the things we desperately need during that peak season is increased provision of public transport.
“It is unacceptable that parts of North Wales, whilst
welcoming those many visitors, are having to work with a skeleton public
transport system. It is not fair on the people who live there, as well as the
visitors who come to enjoy our part of the world.”
Mr Rowlands asked Mark Drakeford how he will ensure that there is appropriate public transport during the summer months in North Wales as more people are welcomed in the summer ahead.
The First Minister said his Government would continue to invest in bus services across North Wales.
Mr Rowlands added: “I still remain very concerned about the public transport system in North Wales as investment is also needed in trains as well as buses. The people of North Wales and our visitors deserve better.”
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