(3 hours ago)Adrian wrote And I think they will, where they can. Kim constantly makes reference to everything being joined up, and I think the move from Metro/Rail being the competition, to actually being part of the solution, will allow NECA to do more with their resources.

Clearly we have a deficit when it comes to rail compared to Greater Manchester, but there's certainly opportunities there to improve rail/Metro connectivity. It doesn't always have to be a 'think big' approach either, there's much simpler projects like extending rail to Team Valley & Birtley that could be acted on.

I disagree with the notion that not everywhere needs a bus service. Public transport should be seen as basic infrastructure, and whilst it doesn't mean everyone should have a 10 minute frequency, we really need to move away from so many places being cut-off altogether.

Totally agree I use a one a day bus service at 0500 £2.50 or 12.93 in an uber (currently £70  with diesel in a car) 

This service has 52-74 people on the service and NOT NEXUS funded.... (noticed the time  0500 ) 

We can make services profitable and I would be happy to make this service Nexus funded too  during the day even if its half hourly