William Eichler 15 May 2023

Mayor launches bus franchising consultation

Mayor launches bus franchising consultation  image
Image: Philip Brookes / Shutterstock.com.

Mayor Steve Rotheram has launched a consultation on bus reform in the Liverpool City Region.

Local residents, businesses, trade unions and stakeholders are being asked to give feedback on a new bus franchising scheme proposed by the mayor and the combined authority.

Last year, the mayor and combined authority voted to confirm franchising as the region’s preferred future model for running the bus network and services. The region is one of only two places in the country to go to consultation.

Mayor Rotheram said: ‘Using the powers that devolution has given to us, I want to build a London-style integrated transport system that’s faster, cheaper, cleaner and more reliable – and that starts by taking back control of our buses to give us greater control over fares, routes and timetables. Working together, I want to put the ‘public’ back into public transport and build a fairer system that puts passengers before profit.

‘As we move a step closer to making that ambition a reality, I want our residents to have their say on our plans. So, whether you regularly take the bus or not, I’m encouraging everyone to get involved in this consultation and make their voice heard.’

The plans propose the introduction of a tap-in tap-out ticketing system with daily fare caps.

The mayor and combined authority also say they would enable buses to be integrated more effectively with other modes of transport, including the region’s new fleet of publicly-owned hydrogen buses and £500m trains.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

HR Onboarding Officer (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 7, £27,259 - £29,955 (Pay award pending)
You have an opportunity to be part of a busy Human Resources team which offers HR support across the Council. Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Purchase to Pay Administrator (Fixed Term) - WMF2122e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£25,584 - £25,992
We are looking for an Administrator to join our Purchase to Pay and Accounts Receivables team Cumbria / Various
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Social Worker - WMF2123e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£41,511 - £42,708
We’re looking for passionate social workers to join our team in Kendal following a recent reshape of our services. Kendal, Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Environmental Health Officer

Wyre Borough Council
£38,626 - £41,511
We are looking to appoint a full time Environmental Health Officer within the Environmental Protection and Community Safety Department. Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire
Recuriter: Wyre Borough Council

Trainee Graduate Accountant

Wyre Borough Council
£25,992 - £37,938
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Finance? Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire
Recuriter: Wyre Borough Council
Linkedin Banner