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Councils need more funding and powers to save bus services, MPs say

13/08/2025

More funding and powers should be given to local authorities to better protect and improve declining local bus services, MPs have said.

Manchester makes history with bus franchising

06/01/2025

All of Greater Manchester's bus services have come under local public control following the completion of the combined authority’s phased implementation of a new franchising system.

DfT begins ‘bus revolution’

10/07/2024

The new transport secretary has confirmed that every local area will be able to take control of its buses through franchising or public ownership.

Liverpool to 'take back control' with franchised buses

06/10/2023

The Liverpool City Region will bring its buses back under public control, mayor Steve Rotheram announced today.

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