Local authorities granted power to run bus services
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Jenny Gilruth
Local authorities now have the power to run their own bus services, the Scottish government has confirmed.
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth said that the powers, obtained through the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, would “revitalise” bus services.
Under the legislation, the transport authorities have the power to run bus services in their area as they see fit.
Ms Gilruth said: “The Act was designed to help make Scotland’s transport network cleaner, smarter and more accessible than ever before.
“By giving local authorities the flexible tools they need to respond to their own transport challenges, we can deliver a more responsive and sustainable transport system for everyone in Scotland.
“I would encourage all local transport authorities to consider using this power and the full range of tools available to them under the Act.”
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