The crux of it seems to be offering funding for routes instead of directly to bus companies to create a more stable service. We heard from some of these bus companies at a meeting held by MP Alun Cairns in November. Cardiff Bus’ Gareth Stevens and Alex Corsi, commercial support officer at Adventure Travel, explained how companies base their funding allocations on passenger numbers and if the passengers aren’t jumping on the bus the bus will be taken away. Bus companies in Wales were incredulous when the Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) Covid support funding was removed – however it has remained in England. What do you think about bus companies saying they base their routes on passenger numbers?

Source: The Times February 10, 2024 10:09 UTC