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

Moved by Councillor Lamb – Seconded by Councillor McCarthy; and

RESOLVED:

(i)        that the proposal for the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (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;

(ii)        that the Council request to be granted formal opportunity by SYMCA to influence and shape what the assessment considers, either specifically within the prescribed requirements or have “other matters” included;

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

(iv)        that, in parallel, SYMCA be requested to 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.