The transport provider makes it clear, in an introductory piece explaining the rationale behind the consultation exercise, that it is facing major challenges: “Public transport is currently facing significant financial pressures. “According to my source in Translink, this could be the beginning of rural services being cut in Mid Ulster District Council area, but particularly more rural areas, which could lead to isolation for people who depend on public transport. Chief Executive, Adrian McCreesh informed the Torrent representative: “We obviously have to respond in the remit of the corporate body that is Mid Ulster District Council. Other corporate bodies, individual bodies including trade unions, will be preparing their own responses, as will political parties. Councillor Kerr asked for the Council’s response to include an appeal for strong engagement with trade unions on this issue.