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Saturday, 20 December 2014

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Public transport chief criticises bus fares increase A DECISION by Bradford's biggest bus operator to increase fares at a time of falling fuel prices oil has been criticised by West Yorkshire's public transport chief.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Bus fare rises are just round the corner for Leeds passengersThe biggest bus firm in Leeds today announced a round of New Year fare rises.

Yorkshire Post

• Cuts force a school bus rethinkFears have been raised proposed cuts to subsidies for some children who use buses to get to and from school in North Yorkshire could lead to the loss of a vital lifeline in rural communities.

Other Regional Press

• Bridgwater bus campaigners' anger as council rejects new public transport action group BRIDGWATER bus campaigners have reacted with anger after plans for a new public transport action group were rejected by Sedgemoor District Council.
• Better buses promise if Labour wins election THE Labour Party has announced it will give powers to run bus services back to local authorities if it wins the general election next year.

Other News Sources

• Gordon Marsden MP: On the BusesShadow Transport Minister Gordon Marsden writes that Labour will put communities in the driving seat for buses with real control and real choice