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Bus franchising plan for West Midlands continues with audit and consultation

Deniz Huseyin
01 August 2024
Richard Parker (centre): Our internal assessment has shown that franchising is the best option for the region
Richard Parker (centre): Our internal assessment has shown that franchising is the best option for the region
 

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is taking the next step in its plans to bring buses under public control, with an independent audit of the franchise assessment followed by public consultation later this year.

The decision to commission an audit follows an internal study by WMCA, which concluded that franchising the region’s bus services offered the best value for money.

The assessment recommends that Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), which is part of the WMCA, should take...

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