Buses Bill: DfT floats possible powers

The DfT has given a flavour of the powers that could be included within the promised Buses Bill, and they go far beyond the idea of franchising.

Andrew Forster

16 October 2015

As well as franchising, the Bill could contain powers on partnerships, fares and ticketing

The DfT has just completed a series of workshops around England to discuss the content of the promised Buses Bill. The Bill became a necessity after Chancellor George Osborne agreed to support legislation for a franchised bus model in Greater Manchester in return for the area agreeing to have an elected mayor (LTT 14 Nov 14). The Queen’s Speech said the Bill would “provide the option for combined authority areas with directly-elected mayors to be responsible for the running of their...