(16 Feb 2023, 8:29 pm)Adrian wrote No, I don't think it represents good value for tax payers. The services should be ran in house instead of using private contractors, given the services only exist in the first place because the same operators didn't want to run them.

Buses are important infrastructure. They're important for work, job creation and to prevent social isolation. I'm more than happy with the authorities funding services, but not so the method of delivery.

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Taking even a small profit element out you would be looking at well over £6 per passenger!

So what is an acceptable level of per passenger subsidy irrespective of operating model?