DfT 'Bus Back' National Strategy

[knutstransport]

DfT 'Bus Back' National Strategy
https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ec...ngland.pdf

Recommendations include:
- Two operators using the same service number in the same town should only occur when the route is the same and in that case tickets should be interchangeable between operators.
- Network maps should be available and shouldn't be operator specific.
- Uniform timetable change dates for all operators.
- Consistency between services running weekday daytime and weekday evenings and weekends.
- Better through ticketing.
- Contactless payment on all buses.
- Local bus services to be advertised at railway stations.
- Bikes spaces on rural buses.

It seems to be hinting at bus franchising in areas with a metro mayor.

[urmstonian]

RE: DfT 'Bus Back' National Strategy
Here's Cheshire East's report to Highways and Transport Committee in July 2021
https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/do...%20SMT.pdf

It recommends an Enhanced Partnership

[urmstonian]

RE: DfT 'Bus Back' National Strategy
Warrington Council are so pursuing an Enhanced Partnership approach

[iMarkeh]

RE: DfT 'Bus Back' National Strategy

(08/08/2021 17:05)urmstonian Wrote:  Warrington Council are so pursuing an Enhanced Partnership approach

To be fair, 99% of councils will because it is the easiest and cheapest option, especially short term and they will all want some funding in the future and without a partnership, they won't get that.