Mayor of Greater Manchester gives evidence to public transport inquiry
At 9am on Monday 6 June 2022, the Built Environment Committee hears evidence from Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, as part of its inquiry into public transport in towns and cities.
Meeting details
At 9:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Public transport in towns and cities
Possible questions
Questions likely to be asked include:
- Why has Manchester decided to bring bus services under a franchise scheme? What challenges will franchising help overcome?
- What is your view of the Government’s reforms under the National Bus Strategy? Why did you choose franchising instead of Enhanced Partnerships?
- How will you implement bus franchising? What will be the overall cost of this programme in the short, medium and long term?
- Could central government funding for public transport programmes be allocated more fairly and/or efficiently? Is the process of ‘bidding’ for funding effective?
- Are local authorities well equipped with appropriate funding and powers to deliver high-quality public transport services? Would further devolution of transport policy contribute to better outcomes?