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Monday, 28 October 2024

BBC News

• Council secures new operator for bus servicesA new operator has been appointed for bus services affected by a transport charity's possible closure.

Bristol Live

• Megabus makes major announcement over routes in huge moveRoutes have been axed - but one in the South West has been saved

Northern Echo

• North Yorkshire public transport routes to rural locationsNew public transport routes could be created to connect 'left behind' rural locations in North Yorkshire after a proposal was put forward to identify areas where access to public transport is lacking.

Other Regional Press

• Somerset Council and bus operators demand clarity on future of £2 bus fare capSomerset council officers and bus operators have called on the government to end uncertainty over the future funding for bus services across the county.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Lincolnshire BSIP-funded uplifts grow bus patronage by up to 118%Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)-funded timetable improvements in Lincolnshire have seen ridership on affected routes grow by up to 118% and delivered a net rise in passenger numbers across the county of 150,000, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) says.
• Lack of traffic flow benefits sees no extension to PHVs in bus lanesPortsmouth City Council has decided not to expand access to bus lanes for private hire vehicles (PHVs) after a trial returned no demonstrated benefits to overall traffic flow.