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Simple terms explainer:
Councils have the power to improve local bus services by entering into Bus Service Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) or introducing franchising arrangements. A BSIP is an agreement between the council and bus operators to work together on things like better routes, ticketing, and passenger facilities. Franchising allows the council to set service standards and control routes and fares, while operators bid to run the services. These powers give councils more influence over how buses operate, helping to make services more reliable, affordable, and better integrated with other transport options.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Roads and transport
Duty type
Organisational
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs)
Transport Scotland
Association of Transport Co-ordinating Officers (ATCO)
Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)
Standards and frameworks
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