Events and News News Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy consultation Glasgow Eco Trust supports the Better Buses for Strathclyde campaign which had a big breakthrough last month with SPT agreeing to take forward the two campaign asks: commencing work on franchising (re-regulating the bus network) and developing a business case for a new publicly-owned bus company for Strathclyde. Consultation on recommendations SPT have made five recommendations and they are now running a public consultation on their proposals for bus reform and so the campaign is ramping up gain. Better Buses for Strathclyde's position on the five recommendaiton is: Rule out business as usual - strongly support Rule out voluntary partnerships - strongly support Take forward Local services franchising - strongly support Take forward BSIPs - strongly oppose Investigate municipal bus operation - strongly support Better Buses for Strathclyde has published a simple guide to the consultation and encourages as many people as possible to complete it before the deadline. If you only complete the mandatory questions, it takes less than 5 minutes! The consultation closes at midnight on Monday 13 May 2024. Have your say Events Better Buses for Strathclyde are also organising two public meetings in collaboration with regional trades councils:Public Meeting - Better Buses North LanarkshireThursday 25 April 2024, 7.30pmThe Muirfield Centre, 1A South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1AXPublic Meeting - Better Buses North AyrshireWednesday 1 May 2024, 7.30pmKilwinning Bowling Club, 12 Howgate, Kilwinning, KA13 6EJ Supporters Manage Cookie Preferences