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Range of franchising models to be considered within Buses Bill framework

Deniz Huseyin
18 December 2024
Stephen Fidler: ‘Brilliant local leadership’ and a clear vision around planning for bus services key to new franchising arrangements
Stephen Fidler: ‘Brilliant local leadership’ and a clear vision around planning for bus services key to new franchising arrangements
 

 The Buses Bill will make franchising powers available to all local transport authorities in England while offering a choice of models, said Stephen Fidler DfT’s Director, Buses & Inclusion.

Speaking at LTT’s Local Transport Summit earlier this month, Fidler said: “We are thinking quite hard about a potential alternative model of franchising that actually builds on existing tender services. This will provide more scale and allow a more sensible system in cases where...

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