Decision details

1.      That the updates from bus operators be noted by the Committee.

2.      That it be noted that there are ongoing conversations with DfT in relation to future bus funding, and the efficient use of current funding.

3.      That thanks be expressed specifically to staff at Diamond for maintaining a good service in Bury during the difficult recent months.

4.      That it be noted that the sub committee support the lobbying action to DfT in relation to bringing back capacity for internal examinations for bus operators.

5.      That it be noted that TfGM would continue to look at how to support the roll out of contactless payment facilities to smaller operators in GM and would update the sub committee in due course.

6.      That it be noted that all temporary changes to bus timetables since February 2020 would need to be re-registered following the pandemic, and that this would be undertaken on a phased approach, subject to local consultation.

7.      That in relation to contactless fraud, it be noted that all operators have decided that the System 1 weekly ticket can no longer be purchased contactless on vehicles.