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flag Westmorland and Furness Council approves £1.7 million to maintain and expand bus services, improving access to jobs, education, and healthcare.

flag Westmorland and Furness Council has approved £1.7 million to maintain 25 bus routes and explore up to seven new or improved services, aiming to boost access to jobs, education, and healthcare. flag Key upgrades include more frequent service, extended hours, and new links like Kirkby-in-Furness to Barrow and Penrith to Kendal. flag The council will assess proposals using a framework considering demand, equity, and environmental goals. flag Meanwhile, Cumbria’s bus funding has surged to £19 million, with a long-term settlement of over £25 million over three years, supporting a national franchising pilot and community-driven route planning.

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