News | 13/11/2024

An Opportunity for Businesses in Huntingdonshire to Have Their Say on the Future of Bus Services

With just one week left, Invest in Huntingdonshire is encouraging businesses and organisations across the region to participate in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s bus franchising consultation, closing on 20th November 2024. This critical consultation allows businesses to provide their input on potential reforms to improve local bus services, which play a key role in supporting employee commutes and customer access.

The #RoadToBetterBuses campaign seeks to address ongoing service challenges, such as reliability and frequency, by exploring a franchising model that would enable local authorities to have greater control over routes, schedules, and fare structures. Such a model has the potential to create a more efficient and responsive bus network, benefiting local businesses by improving access and reducing commuting barriers for staff and customers.

The consultation aims to gather insights from stakeholders that will inform a final decision by the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough on the future of bus operations in the region. Business feedback will be crucial in ensuring that any changes address the transport needs of employers and the workforce, creating a more accessible and sustainable public transport network for all.

Invest in Huntingdonshire urges businesses to review the consultation document, which provides essential background on the proposed changes, and share their perspectives on what a better bus system could mean for their operations and the local economy.

To complete the survey, visit the consultation page here.

Seize this opportunity to influence the future of public transport - your input could help shape a more reliable and efficient bus service that better supports businesses and communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

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