Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Councils foot the bill for £12m increase to MetroBus cost

BUSES

25 November 2016
The local authorities have specified five bus routes for the MetroBus network. Services will be provided by two operators, of which one is known to be First Bus, the largest operator of services in the Bristol area
The local authorities have specified five bus routes for the MetroBus network. Services will be provided by two operators, of which one is known to be First Bus, the largest operator of services in the Bristol area

 

Local authorities in the Bristol area are having to find more than £12m to cover the increased costs of the MetroBus programme. 

The midpoint forecast outturn cost of MetroBus has risen from £203.4m to £215.9m. Most of the increase has occurred on the North Fringe to Hengrove part of the project – this has risen from £101.8m to £113.3m. Officers told the West of England’s joint transport executive committee: “A number of risks have...

+84% more

 

Specialist Transport Services Manager
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
GRADE 13 (£58,797 - £63,735)
Specialist Transport Services Manager
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
GRADE 13 (£58,797 - £63,735)
Specialist Transport Services Manager
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
GRADE 13 (£58,797 - £63,735)
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2024 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020