Decision details

To support SYMCA to commission an assessment of the suitability of franchising as the operating model for buses in South Yorkshire.

Full Council – 24 February 2022

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Recommends to the meeting of full Council on 24 February 2022 that the proposal for SYMCA to issue the notice of intention to prepare a formal Assessment of a proposed franchising scheme in accordance with S.123C of the Transport Act 2000 be supported;

2.    Requests that the Council are granted a formal opportunity by SYMCA to influence and shape what the assessment considers, either specifically within the prescribed requirements or have “other matters” included;

3.    That the Council reserves the right to formally withdraw from the process at any stage if appropriate funding solutions cannot be found; and

4.    To request that, in parallel, SYMCA carry out a detailed projected cost of the current Bus Partnership model over a three and five year period to help facilitate side-by-side comparisons with future franchise costs.