(19 Oct 2016, 11:43 am)Andreos1 wrote http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37691160

Bus usage across England falls to lowest levels seen in a decade.
London has seen it's first drop since 2012.

I think there is a lot more to it than congestion...

The DfT have stated they're currently paying £250m to support bus services in England.

And I see the paid lobbyist is only interested in London.

There is a lot more to it than simply congestion. 
Firstly, there is the obsession that Congestion is only a problem at peak times and in/around "regional centres". 

Then there's; Cutting (highly commercial) services in areas where people need buses, to re deploy them in higher car owning areas just to fight a bus war. Not to mention the cumulative effect of fare increases (Single fares up THREE times RPI since deregulation in captive market areas of GM)

The narrow obsession that sheer numbers of vehicles on the road is the only problem, rather than recognising poor traffic light phasing; increased loadings per bus; illegal obstruction of bus stops; unannounced or badly communicated and badly organised roadworks; Police closing major roads for days on end just because there was an incident (not necessarily criminal or involving death/serious injury) round the corner; increased criminality/discomfort in the "waiting environment" threatening would be passengers; constant political/media promotion of all other modes etc etc.

Also interesting to note that DfT quote £250 million support (I assume annually). Not a lot compared to £5.6 billion on subsidised rail, and that's before you add tax-payer's investment in Rail; subsidised fares on Light Rail.