First signs bus deal in Norwich

NORFOLK COUNTY Council, Norwich City Council and First Eastern Counties have signed a landmark agreement to improve bus services, a key part of which is that any changes to First’s network in Norwich must be mutually agreed to by the partners.

The Joint Investment Plan calls for the three partners to jointly invest £28m over the next three years on a range of infrastructure improvements and investment in newer vehicles, including 20 new double deck buses for the flagship X1 service...