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Referral of the proposed Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme by West Midlands Combined Authority

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Referral of the proposed Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme by West Midlands Combined Authority The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for a report providing advice to West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) concerning its proposed Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme. Administrative timetable | Date | Action | |---|---| | 11 May 2026 | SAU’s report to be published | | 13 A...
The proposed Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme by WMCA is intended to ensure a stable bus network while transitioning from commercial to franchised operations. This move follows the decision made in May 2025 by the Mayor of the West Midlands. The scheme requires operators to comply with certain conditions, such as limiting service reductions and providing regular data. This proposal is part of a broader policy objective outlined in the region's Local Transport Plan. It aims to maintain a ...