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‘Start with DRT’ and 'shared risk’ among new franchising models suggested

10 February 2026
 

A set of five flexible franchising options is given in the new DfT franchising guidance, including a ‘grow it out’ model as an example of a partial franchise model, which “could be a pragmatic route for authorities looking to build franchising capacity gradually, starting from a small base and expanding as capability and resources allow.”

Under this approach, franchising would initially be applied only to a subset of services, such as existing tendered routes and...

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