A group of more than 40 people gathered at a bus stop to formally launch a Change.org petition. Residents of Marston have demanded improvements (Image: Supplied)"If we are going to encourage residents to reduce their car use, we must have decent public transport links in place." A spokesman for the county council said: "The council has been in discussions with Oxford Bus Company regarding service X3, which has unfortunately been subject to delays arising from roadworks in the city centre and Abingdon. A spokesman for the Oxford Bus Company said: "We welcome constructive feedback from passengers to help improve our services and appreciate the views shared by Marston residents. "These works have caused substantial delays, and volatility to the service and have impacted the service we are able to provide for residents in Marston."