Local buses could be replaced by Uber-style services, says Grayling

Local buses could be replaced by Uber-style services, says Grayling

Labour and campaigners angry at transport secretary’s suggestion bus services could be demand-led after funding falls by 33%

Local buses could be replaced by “Uber-style” rides, the transport secretary has said, sparking a backlash from Labour, trade unions and campaigners.

Chris Grayling told local government leaders that the future of local buses was a more bespoke service, suggesting on-demand models similar to the ride-hailing app could be used more widely to bridge funding gaps.

Rather than addressing the buses crisis, Chris Grayling’s solution is to say ‘let them take taxis’

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Source: Guardian Transport

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