BUS companies claims parking in Colchester town centre is too cheap and is stopping people making the move to public transport.

Not too many will agree with those sentiments.

When asked for a view on operating bus services in the town, Arriva bosses told Colchester Council officials: “The town is very congested and competitive, with the car parking prices being unviably low, offering no reason for a car driver to move across to bus.”

First Bus Essex told the council: “The main issues facing operators are congestion, with the consequential high costs of operation.

“Cheap car parking is a barrier to achieving modal shift.”

What do you think?