(i)         that the motion be rejected for the reasons given below;

(ii)        that it be noted that Torbay Council is continuing to work with the Torbay Community Development Trust (TCDT) and other operators to look at all viable options for providing a service to replace the 60 and 65 buses including looking at models such as the door to door bus service model operated through ageing well by the Wellswood and Torwood Community Partnership (https://ageingwelltorbay.com/2018/04/24/door-to-door-bus-service-launch/);

(iii)       that it be noted that the approval of the Transport Commissioner is required for any operator to commence or withdraw a bus route; and

(iv)       that, in considering viable options in (ii) above the Elected Mayor, in consultation with Chief Finance Officer, will consider appropriate funding sources including the potential use of the Better Bus Grant.