Bus Services: Franchises

(asked on 9th February 2023) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department plans to take to extend bus franchising to local authorities.


Answered by
Richard Holden Portrait
Richard Holden
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 20th February 2023

The Transport Act 2000 provides access to franchising powers for all Mayoral Combined Authorities in England.

Non-mayoral combined authorities can also request access to franchising powers. They will need to satisfy the Secretary of State that they have the capability and resources to do so, and that it will better deliver service improvements for passengers.

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