Decision details

1.    That the actions being taken in respect of the proposed service changes set out in Appendix 1 of the report be noted.

2.    That recognising the approach which TfGM has taken to stabilise the Greater Manchester bus network in advance of the end of Government financial support in October 2022, it be acknowledged that greater and earlier engagement with GMTC Members and the Bus Services sub-committee be undertaken for future potential changes on this scale.

3.    That it be noted that extensive engagement is underway with Derbyshire County Council regarding cross boundary services and the offer by Councillor David Meller (Stockport) to further assist once operator submissions are received to progress the process with respect of service 358 be acknowledged.  

4.    That a briefing paper be prepared for all GMTC Members at the earliest convenience upon completion of the tendering exercise, to inform Members of the proposed TfGM response to commercial services changes notified by operators effective form 30^th October 2022.

5.    That an extra-ordinary meeting of the Bus Services Committee be convened if required upon request of Members, to further discuss the bus operators proposals and proposed level of intervention for services affected by commercial changes.

6.    That Members be assured that the report provides a comprehensive listing of services operators formally listed with DfT for implementation from October 2022 and that future updates would provide detail of all boroughs affected to enable ward members in districts to receive information of cross borough services.

7.    That further information be provided by TfGM to Councillor McCusker regarding bus services 10 and 51. 

8.    That delegated authority to the Chief Executive GMCA and TfGM in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chairs of GMTC to deal with the actions being taken in respect of the proposed service changes set out in Appendix 1 be approved.