Bus service subsidies reduced in real terms over five years
Council funding for bus services has remained static since 2017 despite inflation and rising operational costs, resulting in reduced service frequency. This particularly impacts elderly residents reliant on concessionary fares and has led to cuts in local routes.
Alex Mayer
Member of Parliament
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Bus service subsidies reduced in real terms over five years
Council funding for bus services has remained static since 2017 despite inflation and rising operational costs, resulting in reduced service frequency. This particularly impacts elderly residents reliant on concessionary fares and has led to cuts in local routes.
Alex MayerSimilar motions
Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
Reduce bus fare cap to £1.75 for journeys less than 5 miles & freeze for 3 years
Bus service concerns raised