£15.9 million Government funding to boost bus services in Norfolk
It's hoped the money will help enhance popular routes, protect rural services and increase bus use for shopping, socialising and commuting
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Millions of pounds of new funding is to be spent improving and protecting crucial bus services across Norfolk.
It's part of more than £1 billion the Government's set aside to support buses while keeping fares low.
The East of England as a whole will receive £81 million, Norfolk County Council will get £15,916,133.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the funding settlement will mean 'many more urban areas will be able to maintain their high levels of service – while other areas will be able to offer more services'.
It's also hoped the money will help enhance popular routes, protect rural services and increase bus use for shopping, socialising and commuting, whilst preventing service reductions on at-risk routes and improve punctuality across England.
The Transport Secretary said: “The value of regular and reliable bus services cannot be understated.
“For far too long, the East of England has been suffering from unreliable services with buses hugely delayed, or not even turning up at all.
“This funding kickstarts the bus revolution to bring an end to the postcode lottery of bus services, drive economic growth and make sure people have proper access to jobs and opportunities.
“We’ve already committed over £150million to extend the bus fare cap and keep fares low and this nearly £1billion of further funding will mean local routes are protected, reliability is improved and the passenger is put first.”