Hilda Hammond, 87, believed the 9.30am start time for concessionary passes for the town's elderly was "unfair" and wants Worthing brought into line with other towns, such as Littlehampton, where passes can be used from 9am.

She hoped with her petition, which closes this week, she can make this happen and is urging anyone with strong feelings about the situation to make sure they sign.

Hilda, of Downview Road, said: "I'll be presenting it to Worthing Borough Council at its meeting on October 14.

"I hope it will encourage them to look at this situation and allow us to take the bus from 9am."

Hilda volunteers at Heene First School in Norfolk Street, Worthing, three times a week, and said she needed to take the bus before 9.30am to ensure she arrived on time.

The petition is available to be signed at Anthony Michael hairdressers, Doyles Café, the Co-op, the post office and Pixies greengrocers, all in Goring Road; Supernews newsagent and Easy Weigh in the Guildbourne Centre; the Co-op in Newland Street; News and Cards newsagent in Richmond Road; the Co-op in South Street and the Co-op in Rowlands Road.


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