Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 18
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Local authorities face capacity challenges in implementing bus franchising reforms
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s ambition to enable local transport authorities to undertake franchising. However, many local authorities continue to face operational and capacity challenges which may be further strained by implementing such a complex reform. The Department must take a greater role in strengthening local authority capacity to ensure effective implementation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 73)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 31 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗