Government revs up £7bn overhaul of England's bus services

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Government revs up £7bn overhaul of England's bus services

Lower fares, integrated ticket systems, and more bus lanes to be included in new 'Bus Back Better' push

Thirty-one counties, city regions, and unitary authorities are in line to benefit from a £7bn overhaul of local transport networks, the government has today announced. The funding will be used to 'level...

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