Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 67918
Bus Services: Franchises
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 24 July 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the financial (a) risk and (b) cost to councils of controlling bus franchising.
Answer
Simon LightwoodAs part of the bus franchising process, local transport authorities (LTAs) must develop a robust assessment of all elements of a move to franchising. This assessment requires LTAs to demonstrate a financial and economic case for franchising in their area ...
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