email to Ian Ward re June WMCA press release

11 Jun 2022, 13:17 (5 days ago)

Cllr Ian Ward, WMCA portfolio holder for transport and leader of Birmingham City Council, added: “Government Covid support for bus operators is due to end this year – meaning this investment to reduce fares and improve services is even more vital to not only get those customers lost during the pandemic back on board but attract new customers.

“And it will of course be accompanied by further investment in bus lanes and bus priority measures which will allow buses to bypass traffic jams while offering more reliable journey times.  (my emphasis)

SELF: Please, stricter CAZ and charging for those motorists who have not registered as being essential vehicle users  - for only them to be inside the Outer Ring Road on the main radial roads without paying.

“Bus is the most used form of public transport and quality services are essential if we are to reduce car use, ease congestion, cut pollution and help tackle the climate emergency.”

Tim