Over the next year, Nottinghamshire County Council will invest £9 million to support 70 bus services across Nottinghamshire, many of which might otherwise have been reduced or withdrawn.
This funding, made possible through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), ensures the continuation and enhancement of vital bus routes that connect communities across the county.
The council’s investment will support a wide range of services, including town services, inter-town routes, and on-demand services, ensuring that residents have access to reliable and affordable public transport. Some of the key routes benefiting from this funding include:
- Worksop town services (4, 5, 6, 7, 108)
- Mansfield to Newark (28)
- Nottingham to Calverton (61)
- Newark to Nottingham (90)
- Retford to Doncaster (29, 99)
- Mansfield to Clipstone (16)
- Nottingham to Sutton in Ashfield (141)
- Sherwood Arrow (connecting Worksop, Retford, Ollerton, and Nottingham)
- Pronto (Nottingham to Chesterfield and Mansfield)
- On-demand services such as Central Rushcliffe Nottsbus, North Ollerton Nottsbus, and Newark Nights Nottsbus.
These routes receive either full or partial funding from the council, allowing for improved frequency, route adjustments, and better coverage to meet the needs of local communities.
Councillor Sam Smith, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, highlighted the council’s commitment to public transport, stating:
“Nottinghamshire is ranked as the best county area for buses in the country based on current Transport Focus data. It is no surprise really that our buses are ranked as the best county area, as your county council is committed to making sure that every community has a reliable bus service. Across Nottinghamshire, we are really proud of our funding for local bus services, and it is important to remember that to do this, we work closely with local bus operators.”
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, added:
“In Nottinghamshire, we have a great reputation for public transport, including a 90% passenger satisfaction rating based on the 2024 survey data. We spend more than £9 million a year supporting local bus services, and this is a significant investment to ensure that Nottinghamshire is well connected by bus.
“Our support for bus services is particularly important because, without it, we know that many services would be reduced or withdrawn. We have worked closely with bus operators for a number of years now as part of our Bus Service Improvement Plan, and this won’t change as we know that there is more work to do when it comes to bus service improvements and making sure that every community has access to a reliable and affordable service.”
This investment underscores the council’s dedication to maintaining and improving public transport infrastructure, ensuring that residents across Nottinghamshire can access essential services, employment, education, and leisure opportunities. By working closely with bus operators and leveraging the BSIP, the council aims to create a more connected, sustainable, and accessible county for all.
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