Bus Services Bill Contents

Contents

Terms of Reference

Summary

1 Introduction

Current framework for bus services in England

Bus services funding

Bus passenger experiences and priorities

Overview of the Bus Services Bill

This inquiry

This report

2 Partnerships, franchising and ownership

New forms of partnership

Franchising

Benefits and risks associated with franchising

Compensation

Funding for partnerships and franchising

Consultation and notice

Prohibition on municipal bus operators

3 Accessibility, open data and ticketing

Accessibility

Open data

Ticketing

4 Road conditions and congestion

Impact of congestion on bus passenger numbers

Management of traffic congestion

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal Minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament





22 November 2016