North Yorkshire Council approves work on franchising bus services
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 12:37 · Archive
North Yorkshire Council has approved further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county, with a budget of £3.5m allocated for this purpose. The move will involve examining how bus services could be run under a franchise model across the region.
Council leaders have raised concerns about the plans, warning that taxpayers could be left subsidising 'empty buses' if the franchise approach is implemented. The approval allows for continued investigation into the feasibility and implications of this model for public transport provision in the area.
How it is being reported
- Warning taxpayers could be left subsidising ‘empty buses’ under £3.5m plansDarlington & Stockton Times · 3 Oct, 12:00
- Warning taxpayers could be left subsidising ‘empty buses’ under £3.5m plansThe Northern Echo · 3 Oct, 12:00
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