Give public transport back to the public
Bus companies don’t have to listen and respond as they are commercial services.
Publicly-run services can deliver the routes and timetables communities actually need, including early morning, late night and in more rural areas.
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Hide AdA Joseph Rowntree Foundation Report has just highlighted that a lot of low-skilled manual work is now in manufacturing or warehouses on the edge of towns and cities under-served by public transport.
Commercial bus companies will maximise profits by just running full buses at peak times on popular routes, with lower demand services gradually disappearing.
It forces people to use cars, adding to congestion and air pollution, while cutting off those who can’t afford a car.
We need clean, safe, accessible, public transport and safer cycling and walking options so people can choose to leave their cars at home.
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Hide AdThis would reduce congestion for all road users while improving dangerous air pollution and road safety.
To achieve this, we urgently need to get public transport back under public control with increased investment to improve local bus, rail and tram services.
Bernard Little
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