Government announces £80m funding boost to improve England's bus services

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Government announces £80m funding boost to improve England's bus services

DfT said investment will continue to help lower fares, improve bus reliability, and prevent service reductions

The government has announced it is investing an extra £80m in England's bus services in a bid to improve and protect "essential" routes across the country. Roads Minister Richard Holden this morning...

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