Transport Secretary Louise Haigh stated, "local leaders will finally have the powers to provide services that deliver for passengers" under new legislation granting bus service management to local authorities.
Supporters argue that bus franchising allows councils to maintain control over routes and fares while reinvesting profits into services, enhancing passenger experiences and revenue.
Helen Whately criticized Labour's bus services plan as "unfunded," raising concerns that local authorities may need either to increase taxes or cut services to implement it.
Haigh's proposal aims to end decades of deregulation failures by enabling local authorities outside metro mayor areas to run their own bus services effectively.
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