Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
Local bus subsidies have remained at £1.244 million since 2017 with no increase for inflation, despite rising operational costs. This has reduced the number of subsidised bus services from eight to five, particularly affecting routes serving elderly passengers using concessionary fares.
Alex Mayer
Member of Parliament
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Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
Local bus subsidies have remained at £1.244 million since 2017 with no increase for inflation, despite rising operational costs. This has reduced the number of subsidised bus services from eight to five, particularly affecting routes serving elderly passengers using concessionary fares.
Alex MayerSimilar motions
Bus service subsidies not keeping pace with inflation
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