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<p>Our National Bus Strategy, backed by £3 billion of investment, is the biggest reform
and support package for buses in generations. It will deliver better bus services
for passengers across England, through ambitious and far-reaching reform of how services
are planned and delivered. Enhanced Partnerships and franchising arrangements will
bring together the important skillsets and contributions of local transport authorities
and bus operators, critical to a strong bus network. All local transport authorities
have confirmed, as the strategy asked, that they are developing one or both of those
approaches. Bus Service Improvement Plans for all areas, which will influence the
share of the £3 billion which authorities receive, are being developed for the 31
October deadline.</p><p> </p>
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