Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Deferred
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We continue to be concerned about the capacity of smaller local transport authorities to compete...
Conclusion
We continue to be concerned about the capacity of smaller local transport authorities to compete on an even playing field with larger authorities in competitive bidding processes. We welcome the Government’s attempts to support less successful authorities, but this funding does not seem to have fixed the problem. If the Government is going to allocate funding via competitive bidding it must find a way to ensure all areas are given a fair chance.
Government Response Summary
The government cannot confirm the exact content of the reformed BSOG until they have analysed evidence gathered through responses to the consultation.
Paragraph Reference:
50
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
Implementation of the National Bus Strategy 7 A modernised BSOG will need to balance departmental priorities to ensure it can be as effective as possible in supporting the bus sector. The role of BSOG in delivering these aims will depend on the overall funding made available for the sector through both capital and revenue support. We cannot confirm the exact content of the reformed BSOG until we have analysed evidence gathered through responses to the consultation. The consultation will include a proposal on changes to the payment metric by which funding for bus operators is calculated. Through the consultation we will explore mechanisms by which BSOG could support ZEB uptake and use, which may include a separate rate for zero-emission buses.