Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Deferred
Require local transport authorities to use funding for enhancing sustainable local bus services.
Conclusion
Growing fare box revenue from commercially viable routes is another possible source of support, in certain circumstances, for socially necessary services. The Department should require local transport authorities to consider using grant or fare box funding to enhance existing local bus services. In exercising the duty, the authority must have regard to growing passenger numbers and the overall sustainability of the network. (Recommendation, Paragraph 50)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government did not commit to requiring local transport authorities to consider using grant or fare box funding to enhance bus services and grow the network. Instead, it focused on supporting LTAs with franchising models through pilots and developing a guide on delivery models.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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As noted earlier, the Government is providing significant funding to LTAs, and our current funding letters make clear that we expect that this is used to support and enhance bus services. The Department reserves the right to reduce future allocations if this expectation is not met. The Department also expects savings from bus priority measures to be reinvested where relevant and will consider additional ways to provide support and guidance.
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