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Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, told MSPs that Transport Scotland would be ready and able to take over running the services if the franchise was terminated early when there is a break in the contract.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
The Guardian
- After 30 chaotic years on Manchester's privatised buses, it's time for changeAn effective transport network is essential to keep a region moving, to create access to jobs, training, public services, and to support a region’s sustainable economic growth.
The Huffington Post
- 30 Years Of Tory Bus Privatisation And There’s No Reason To CelebrateIt’s 30 years to the day that our buses were deregulated by the Conservatives. An anniversary it may be - but no cause for celebration.
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- Dundee bus operator driving improved resultsBus firm Xplore Dundee’s operating company Tayside Public Transport has delivered progress in its financial improvement journey.
- Dorset County Council proposing new model for school bus transportDORSET County Council will be looking to avoid mistakes of the past when school bus contracts come up for renewal next year.
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- Campaigners call for MPs to ‘take control’ of busesCampaigners are calling on MPs to ‘take control of our buses’ by opposing the Government ban on new public bus companies.
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