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So the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has posted notice that an assesment wil be carried out into the practicality of introducing bus franchising in the area.
Does anyone know what this might involve and whether there will be any consultations in the near future?
Although I doubt much will happen soon - there doesn't appear to be much enthusiasm for the idea from Andy Burnham.
Although I can dream of Orange-and-Cream Articulated Buses on the Oxford Road corridor.....
110/17 BUS SERVICES ACT 2017
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Portfolio Lead for Transport, introduced a report updating Members on the Bus Services Act 2017, its provisions and the associated next steps for Greater Manchester. He reminded members that the report was about the preparatory work to be undertaken which will enable the GMCA to make an informed decision at the appropriate time.
RESOLVED/-
1. That the update on the Bus Services Act 2017 be noted.
2. That the preparation of an assessment of a proposed franchising scheme in accordance with Section 4, S123B of the Bus Services Act 2017, be agreed.
3. That a notice stating the GMCA’s intention to prepare an assessment of a proposed franchising scheme, in accordance with Section 4, S123C (4) of the Bus Services Act 2017, be approved
4. That the administration arrangements for the notice to be published be agreed and that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive of TfGM, in consultation with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, for the assessment to be prepared
Does anyone know what this might involve and whether there will be any consultations in the near future?
Although I doubt much will happen soon - there doesn't appear to be much enthusiasm for the idea from Andy Burnham.
Although I can dream of Orange-and-Cream Articulated Buses on the Oxford Road corridor.....