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Supported Bus Services

Meeting: 07/07/2017 - Transport Committee (Item 9)

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To consider the attached report.

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Minutes:

The Committee considered a report outlining the steps being taken to deliver supported bus services within the budget allocated by WYCA.

 

It was noted that WYCA has reduced its 2017/18 budget for bus services by £650k.  A comprehensive review of current contracts was being undertaken to obtain efficiencies and to identify those services where the subsidy per passenger journey exceeds the maximum set by the current guidelines.

 

It was reported that savings of £156k pa have been obtained from procurement and renegotiation with operators.  Members noted further potential savings which were set out in paragraph 2.8 of the submitted report.  It was noted that these would be subject to liaison with affected ward members and negotiation with bus operators.

 

Resolved:

 

(i)                 That a review be made of the current policy and practice of supported bus services to ensure it is effectively meeting the mobility needs of the City Region.

 

(ii)               That poorly used bus service journeys be withdrawn, endorsing the proposal set out in the submitted report and in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Committee on 26 September 2014.

 

(iii)             That the implementation of the changes to services outlined in the submitted report be reviewed by the Local Bus Services Working Group.