The DfT recently issued a Press Release about the provision of its new Buses Bill

The new measures to be set before the Commons are described as:

"A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus services has been unveiled today (9 September 2024) by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh – the first stop on the journey to better buses.

Legislation is being laid before Parliament today which gives all local transport authorities across England new powers to run their own bus services – powers previously limited to mayoral combined authorities. The move means that local leaders across the country can deliver services in a way that suits the needs of their communities"

It will be very interesting to see how the new legislation affects NW Derbyshire and the Chinley area of the high Peak...