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<p>The Bus Services Act 2017 provides the tools local authorities need to improve
local bus services. We are working with local authorities to determine which of the
powers provided are best able to support bus networks in their areas.</p><p> </p><p>In
particular, new Enhanced Partnership and Advanced Quality Partnership powers provide
the framework for authorities to work side by side with operators to set a shared
vision for bus services in their area.</p><p> </p><p>Bus Open Data powers will require
bus operators in England to open up route and timetable, fares and tickets and real
time information for passengers by 2020. These improvements aim to remove uncertainty
in bus journeys, improve journey planning and help passengers secure best value tickets.</p><p>
</p><p>Accessible Information powers will require all operators of local bus services
to provide audio and visual route and next stop announcements on board buses across
Great Britain, helping to remove barriers to bus travel particularly for those with
disabilities or accessibility needs.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also continues to
invest in public transport. City regions in the East Midlands and Nottinghamshire
with workday populations above around 200,000 people are eligible to submit proposals
for a share of the remaining £840m from the Transforming Cities Fund to improve public
transport in their cities.</p>
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