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DfT explores devolving BSOG in return for patronage pledges

17 February 2012
BSOG: devolution linked to patronage growth plans
BSOG: devolution linked to patronage growth plans

 

The DfT is considering devolving Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) to local transport authorities in England who have agreed plans with bus operators to boost bus ridership.

Details remain sketchy but the broad outline of the proposals was explained by a bus industry insider to LTT this week.

BSOG, which is a partial rebate of fuel duty, is currently paid by the DfT directly to bus operators and was worth £423m to the industry in 2010/11. Local government has long campaigned for the...

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