Measures to empower local leaders to take control of bus services have been unveiled by the Government. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh claimed her 'bus revolution' will save vital routes nationwide.
Legislation giving all local transport authorities new powers to run their own bus services will be laid before Parliament on Monday (September 9) in the form of a statutory instrument.
Only metro mayors can currently control services in this way. The Government has also launched a consultation on new, simplified guidance speeding up processes and reducing costs for local leaders looking to bring services into public control. READ MORE "We felt the floor shake...
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