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Councils foot bill for Metrobus cost hike

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18 August 2017
 

Bristol City Council has outlined how it plans to cover a possible £7m rise in the council’s contribution to the Metrobus programme. 

Metrobus comprises three routes and is being delivered by Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset councils. The DfTis providing a fixed contribution of £113.9m, with councils liable for any cost increases.

Last November the councils agreed a revised funding envelope of £220m but the estimated outturn costs have risen again...

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