The No. 55 route is being chenged: http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/Bus-service-set-axed-lack-passengers/story-28254644-detail/story.html

Sad, but a reflection of the commercial reality.

A former lecturer of mine did an investigation into bus services and rural communities. His predictions are largely becoming true. - Rural communities will become more isolated due to the commercial realities of life.

It will be interesting to see the effect (if any) on house prices.