Cornwall prepares for low bus fare trial and network revamp

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First Kernow: reviewing options after contract losses

First Kernow: reviewing options after contract losses

Cornwall council is preparing for the launch of its pioneering low bus fares pilot project and a complete revamp to its network of tendered bus routes.

The DfT awarded Cornwall £23.5m for the four-year fares pilot last September (LTT 11 Oct 19). The Department this week invited other councils to bid for similar pilots as part of wider Superbus proposals (see page 5). 

Cornwall’s low fares initiative will be launched in May. In a report to councillors last week, Glyn Williams,...

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