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Greater Manchester's controversial bus franchising plan passes first hurdle
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Greater Manchester’s bid to take control over its bus network has passed the first hurdle after councillors in charge of scrutinising the plans pledged their support.
But concerns were raised about the length of time afforded to councillors to examine a ‘disturbing’ amount of paperwork days before the £134.5m scheme is expected to be signed off.
Mayor Andy Burnham will be recommended to approve the bus franchising proposals by leaders of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on March 23.
This would give local authorities the power to set fares, timetables and routes instead of private bus companies, which would still run buses
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