CPT responds to Chancellor's announcement about investment in city region local transport

“Millions of people who live and work in city regions will welcome this investment in public transport. It is vital that a healthy chunk of the money is spent on buses, which account for two out of three journeys and are by far the nation’s favourite form of public transport.

“Buses are the most flexible and cost effective way of getting around towns and cities. And they deliver value – every pound invested in buses generates £4.55 of economic and environmental benefit. Some of this funding could be used to speed up journeys by investing in bus lanes and priority schemes to allow public transport to bypass congestion.

“We look forward to seeing this money for city regions matched in the Spending Review next week with both capital and revenue funding across the country to ensure that all passengers, no matter whether they live in a village, town or big city, can benefit from faster, more frequent and better buses.”