December 01 2022
Reducing congestion will deliver economic and health benefits to the Greater Cambridge area and we welcome the ambition set out in the proposals. It is encouraging to see bus travel recognised in the proposed plans however we would urge GCP to extend the exemption offered to registered bus services to include both non registered bus services and coaches, which are equally sustainable travel options.
Coach is an inclusive, accessible and sustainable travel option that significantly reduces congestion, it is essential their benefits are recognised and promoted to incentivise and encourage more people to use them.
This can be achieved by extending the exemption to include coaches, working with local businesses and introducing coach friendly measures to ensure the full benefits of coach travel are recognised and achieved.