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Haigh unveils legislation for more bus control by local transport authorities

Deniz Huseyin
19 September 2024
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. New powers will allow councils to emulate the success of publicly controlled buses in Greater Manchester, said Haigh
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. New powers will allow councils to emulate the success of publicly controlled buses in Greater Manchester, said Haigh
 

The new Buses Bill will enable all local leaders in England to take control of bus services and end the current “postcode lottery”, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced.

The DfT plans to bring forward the Bill later in this parliamentary session to deliver changes to further support franchising, alongside measures on funding and accessible travel.

Laid before Parliament earlier this month, the legislation gives local transport authorities in England new powers to run their...

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