BUS users could have one of their routes returned to the timetable if the council decides new survey results reveal a pressing need for better transport.

In a survey of homeowners in the Redhill and Wyld's Lane areas of Worcester, 88 per cent of the people said they would support a resumed bus service stopping near their houses, after it was cut last year.

Worcester city councillors, Mike Layland and Francis Lankester, who have been pushing for a renewed service, commissioned the survey.

And today, they will take their findings to Worcester-shire County Council's Trans-portation Department to show there is a pressing social necessity to provide a service in their wards- especially for isolated pensioners.

"We've done everything they asked and the survey shows there is a definite need for a service, and that it will be supported," said Mr Layland.

"It's taken long enough, but I have high hopes we will succeed," he added

The service would connect homes off Wyld's Lane with properties south of Perry Wood, Newtown, with the city centre.

"I want people to know exactly what time the bus will pass, and that they can put up their hand to wave it down - that's what I call a service," he added.

The survey found the top two reasons for using the bus were for shopping and to meet medical appointments.

If the city councillors succeed, bus operators will be invited to bid to run the service, which will be part subsidised by taxpayers.

Irene Chambers, a resident at Lincoln Gardens in Ronkswood, said the bus service was vital to stop pensioners feeling isolated.

"A lot of people would be able to get out more if there was a bus service here.

"They might have a stick and not be able to walk far, but if there's a bus they can go into town, meet friends and break up the day a little.

"It's what we need," said the 83-year-old.