Issue - meetings

It was agreed at the July 2021 meeting that the Plan would be submitted to the Committee for any comment.

The government had urged councils to enter into an Enhanced Partnership with bus operators in March 2022. This would enable access to a £3 million funding pot to deliver more frequent services, more routes, improved shelters and real time information. The local bus operator had provided a wish list of proposals.

It was believed that if the use of buses increased it may result in a reduction in fares, and that incentives should be given to attract people to use buses more. Discussions were ongoing and the Committee requested an update be provided at their meeting in May 2022 and felt it would be beneficial for Southern Vectis to be invited to the meeting.

RESOLVED:

i)                 To note the content of the Bus Improvement Plan.

A review of progress with the delivery of the plan and the enhanced partnership be included in the Committee’s workplan for 5 May 2022 meeting and a representative of Southern Vectis be invited to attend.

It was agreed at the July 2021 meeting that the Plan would be submitted to the Committee for any comment.