Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
Bus service subsidies have remained unchanged since 2017 despite rising operational costs, resulting in reduction from 8 to 5 subsidised routes across the council area. This particularly impacts elderly residents relying on concessionary fares and has led to the loss of established local routes.
Alex Mayer
Member of Parliament
Similar motions
Bus service subsidies reduced in real terms over five years
Fund lower train fares
Raise fuel duty in line with inflation to raise income for critical services
Reduce bus fare cap to £1.75 for journeys less than 5 miles & freeze for 3 years
Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
Bus service subsidies have remained unchanged since 2017 despite rising operational costs, resulting in reduction from 8 to 5 subsidised routes across the council area. This particularly impacts elderly residents relying on concessionary fares and has led to the loss of established local routes.
Alex MayerSimilar motions
Bus service subsidies reduced in real terms over five years
Fund lower train fares
Raise fuel duty in line with inflation to raise income for critical services
Reduce bus fare cap to £1.75 for journeys less than 5 miles & freeze for 3 years