William Eichler 09 September 2024

Haigh: Councils to be empowered in ‘bus revolution’

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Local transport authorities are to be given the powers to take control of bus services under legislation being laid before Parliament today.

The new Buses Bill will allow councils to introduce a franchising system, under which they can decide routes, timetables and fares. Operators will bid to run services for a fixed fee.

Bus services in England outside of London were privatised in the 1980s, before limited powers were granted to Mayoral Combined Authorities as part of devolution.

The Government has also launched a consultation on new draft guidance to simplify and speed up the franchising process.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said: ‘After decades of failed deregulation, local leaders will finally have the powers to provide services that deliver for passengers.’

She added: ‘With local communities firmly back in the driving seat, our bus revolution will save vital routes up and down the country and put passengers first.’

Cllr Adam Hug, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association (LGA), said: ‘These proposed measures recognise the fundamental role of local leadership in shaping future bus provision, which the LGA has long been calling for.’

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