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North East approves next step in plan to bring in bus franchising

Deniz Huseyin
02 April 2026
Kim McGuiness wants to see buses back under public control as a way to deliver improvements
Kim McGuiness wants to see buses back under public control as a way to deliver improvements

 

The North East Combined Authority (NECA) Cabinet has agreed to press ahead with plans to bring buses under public control. They unanimously voted for a detailed Bus Franchising Scheme Assessment to be submitted for independent audit and  public consultation, after which a final decision will be taken early next year.

The plans set out the case for franchising, suggesting passengers could benefit from a new performance regime to make buses more reliable, simple with affordable fares that...

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