Labour proposes speeding up bus franchising to end 'postcode lottery' and create 250M more passenger journeys.

The Labour Party has pledged to follow the route of Greater Manchester and end the 'postcode lottery' of bus services by speeding up the franchising process. Under Labour's plan, 250 million more passenger journeys could be created annually, allowing local transport authorities to regain control over services. The plan aims to remove barriers limiting bus franchising powers and support local leaders to deliver better services by speeding up the franchising process.

April 10, 2024
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