Today I learned that until last month, it was illegal for British cities 🇬🇧 to set up their own non-profit bus services. That's why all UK Bus services were private.
Today I learned that until last month, it was illegal for British cities 🇬🇧 to set up their own non-profit bus services. That's why all UK Bus services were private.
www.gov.uk
New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law
The Bus Services Act will make it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses and put passengers first.
Local councils were banned from setting up their own municipal bus companies.
A new law just lifted the ban 👏
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/mps-agree-overturn-ban-councils-183323072.html
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/new-era-of-better-buses-landmark-bus-bill-becomes-law/200478/